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07-SEPTEMBER-2008 03:17:44 - Lymph node A lymph node showing afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels A lymph node showing afferent and efferent lymphatic vessels A Lymph node IPA: lɪmf noÊŠdz, lɪmf nəʊdz is an organ consisting of many types of cells, and is a part of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes are found throughout the body, and act as filters or traps for foreign particles and contain white blood cells. Thus they are important in the proper functioning of the immune system. Lymph nodes have clinical significance, too. They get inflamed or enlarged in various conditions, which may range from the trivial, such as a throat infection, to life-threatening conditions such as cancers. In the latter, the condition of lymph nodes is so significant that it is used for cancer staging, which decides the treatment modalities to be employed, and for determining the prognosis. Lymph nodes can be also used for diagnosis by biopsy whenever they are inflamed. Certain diseases affect lymph nodes with characteristic consistency and location. Contents 1 Function 2 Structure 2.1 Cortex 2.2 Medulla 2.3 Shape and size 3 Lymphatic circulation 4 Distribution 4.1 Lymph nodes of the human head and neck 4.2 Lymph nodes of the arm 4.3 Lower limbs 5 Pathology 6 Additional images 7 References 8 See also 9 External links Function Pathogens can set up infections anywhere in the body. However, lymphocytes will meet the antigens in the peripheral lymphoid organs, which includes lymph nodes. The antigens are displayed by specialized cells in the lymph nodes. Naive lymphocytes, naive meaning the cells have not encountered an antigen yet, enter the node from the bloodstream through specialized capillary venules. After the lymphocytes specialize they will exit the lymph node through the efferent lymphatic vessel with the rest of the lymph. The lymphocytes continuously recirculate the peripheral lymphoid organs and the state of the lymph nodes depends on infection. During an infection the lymph nodes can expand due to intense B-cell proliferation in the germinal centers, this is commonly referred to as swollen glands. Structure Schematic diagram of lymph node showing the flow of lymph through the lymph sinuses. Note: Outflowing lymph has more lymphocytes Schematic diagram of lymph node showing the flow of lymph through the lymph sinuses. Note: Outflowing lymph has more lymphocytes The lymph node is surrounded by a fibrous capsule, and inside the lymph node the fibrous capsule extends to form trabeculae. The substance of the lymph node is divided into the outer cortex and the inner medulla surrounded by the former all around except for at the hilum, where the medulla comes in direct contact with the surface.1 Thin reticular fibers, elastin and reticular fibers form a supporting meshwork called reticular network RN inside the node, within which the white blood cells WBCs, most prominently, lymphocytes are tightly packed as follicles in the cortex. Elsewhere, there are only occasional WBCs. The RN provides not just the structural support, but also provide surface for adhesion of the dendritic cells, macrophages and lymphocytes. It allows for exchange of material with blood through the high endothelial venules and provides the growth and regulatory factors necessary for activation and maturation of immune cells.2 The number and composition of follicles can change especially when challenged by an antigen, when they develop a germinal center.1 A lymph sinus is a channel within the lymph node lined by the endothelial cells along with fibroblastic reticular cells and allows for smooth flow of lymph through them. Thus, subcapsular sinus is a sinus immediately deep to the capsule, and its endothelium is continuous with that of the afferent lymph vessel. It is also continuous with similar sinuses flanking the trabeculae and within the cortex cortical sinuses. The cortical sinuses and that flanking the trabeculae drain into the medullary sinuses, from where the lymph flows into the efferent lymph vessel.1 Multiple afferent lymph vessels that branch and network extensively within the capsule bring lymph into the lymph node. This lymph enters the subcapsular sinus. The innermost lining of the afferent lymph vessels is continuous with the cells lining the lymph sinuses.1 The lymph gets slowly filtered through the substance of the lymph node and ultimately reaches the medulla. In its course it encounters the lymphocytes and may lead to their activation as a part of adaptive immune response. The concave side of the lymph node is called the hilum. The efferent attaches to the hilum by a relatively dense reticulum present there, and carries the lymph out of the lymph node. Cortex In the cortex, the subcapsular sinus drains to cortical sinuses. The outer cortex consists mainly of the B cells arranged as follicles, which may develop a germinal center when challenged with an antigen, and the deeper cortex mainly consisting of the T cells. There a zone known as the cortical ridge that lies between the B- and the T-cell zones, composed mainly of the dendritic cells, and where the RN is dense.3 Medulla There are two named structures in the medulla: The medullary cords are cords of lymphatic tissue, and include plasma cells and T cells The medullary sinuses or sinusoids are vessel-like spaces separating the medullary cords. The Lymph flows into the medullary sinuses from cortical sinuses, and into efferent lymphatic vessels. Medullary sinuses contain histiocytes immobile macrophages and reticular cells. Shape and size Human lymph nodes are bean-shaped and range in size from a few millimeters to about 1-2 cm in their normal state.1 They may become enlarged due to a tumor or infection. White blood cells are located within honeycomb structures of the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are enlarged when the body is infected due to enhanced production of some cells and division of activated T and B cells. In some cases they may feel enlarged due to past infections; although one may be healthy, one may still feel them residually enlarged. Lymphatic circulation Lymph circulates to the lymph node via afferent lymphatic vessels and drains into the node just beneath the capsule in a space called the subcapsular sinus. The subcapsular sinus drains into trabecular sinuses and finally into medullary sinuses. The sinus space is criss-crossed by the pseudopods of macrophages which act to trap foreign particles and filter the lymph. The medullary sinuses converge at the hilum and lymph then leaves the lymph node via the efferent lymphatic vessel towards either a more central lymph node or ultimately for drainage into a central venous subclavian blood vessel, most via Virchow's node and Ductus Thoracicus. Valves on the afferent side prevent backflow. Lymphocytes, both B cells and T cells, constantly circulate through the lymph nodes. They enter the lymph node via the postcapillary venules, and cross its wall by the process of diapedesis. The B cells migrate to the nodular cortex and medulla. The T cells migrate to the deep cortex paracortex. When a lymphocyte recognizes an antigen, B cells become activated and migrate to germinal centers by definition, a secondary nodule has a germinal center, while a primary nodule does not. When antibody-producing plasma cells are formed, they migrate to the medullary cords. Stimulation of the lymphocytes by antigens can accelerate the migration process to about 10 times normal, resulting in characteristic swelling of the lymph nodes. The spleen and tonsils are large lymphoid organs that serve similar functions to lymph nodes, though the spleen filters blood cells rather than lymph. Distribution Regional lymph tissue Regional lymph tissue Humans have approximately 500-600 lymph nodes distributed throughout the body, with clusters found in the underarms, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen. Lymph nodes of the human head and neck Cervical lymph nodes Anterior cervical: These nodes, both superficial and deep, lie above and beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscles. They drain the internal structures of the throat as well as part of the posterior pharynx, tonsils, and thyroid gland. Posterior cervical: These nodes extend in a line posterior to the sternocleidomastoids but in front of the trapezius, from the level of the Mastoid portion of the temporal bone to the clavicle. They are frequently enlarged during upper respiratory infections. Tonsillar: sub mandibular These nodes are located just below the angle of the mandible. They drain the tonsillar and posterior pharyngeal regions. Sub-mandibular: These nodes run along the underside of the jaw on either side. They drain the structures in the floor of the mouth. Sub-mental: These nodes are just below the chin. They drain the teeth and intra-oral cavity. Supraclavicular lymph nodes: These nodes are in the hollow above the clavicle, just lateral to where it joins the sternum. They drain a part of the thoracic cavity and abdomen. Virchow's node is a left supraclavicular lymph node which receives the lymph drainage from most of the body especially the abdomen via the thoracic duct and is thus an early site of metastasis for various malignancies. Lymph nodes of the arm These drain the whole of the arm, and are divided into two groups, superficial and deep. The superficial nodes are supplied by lymphatics which are present throughout the arm, but are particularly rich on the palm and flexor aspects of the digits. Superficial lymph glands of the arm: supratrochlear glands: Situated above the medial epicondyle of the humerus, medial to the basilic vein, they drain the C7 and C8 dermatomes. deltoideopectoral glands: Situated between the pectoralis major and deltoid muscles inferior to the clavicle. Deep lymph glands of the arm: These comprise the axillary glands, which are 20-30 individual glands and can be subdivided into: lateral glands anterior or pectoral glands posterior or subscapular glands central or intermediate glands medial or subclavicular glands Lower limbs Superficial inguinal lymph nodes Deep inguinal lymph nodes Pathology Further information: Lymphadenopathy Lymphadenopathy is a term meaning disease of the lymph nodes. It is, however, almost synonymously used with swollen/enlarged lymph nodes. In this case, the lymph nodes are palpable, and is a sign of various infections and diseases. Additional images Lymphatic system The human lymphatic system Section of small lymph node of rabbit. X 100. Lymphatics of the arm Lymphatics of the axillary region Transverse section of human vermiform process. X 20. Section of mucous membrane of human rectum. X 60. Lymph node References ^ a b c d e Warwick, Roger; Peter L. Williams 1858 1973. Angiology Chapter 6, Gray's anatomy, illustrated by Richard E. M. Moore, Thirty-fifth ion, London: Longman, 588-785. ^ Kaldjian, Eric P.; J. Elizabeth Gretz, Arthur O. Anderson, Yinghui Shi and Stephen Shaw October 2001. Spatial and molecular organization of lymph node T cell cortex: a labyrinthine cavity bounded by an epithelium-like monolayer of fibroblastic reticular cells anchored to basement membrane-like extracellular matrix. International Immunology 13 10: 1243-1253. Oxford Journals. Retrieved on 2008-07-11. ^ Katakai, Tomoya; Takahiro Hara, Hiroyuki Gonda1, Manabu Sugai and Akira Shimizu 2004-07-05. A novel reticular stromal structure in lymph node cortex: an immuno-platform for interactions among dendritic cells, T cells and B cells. International Immunology 16 8: 1133-1142. Retrieved on 2008-07-11. See also Adenitis Lymphadenectomy Lymphoma List of hæmatological diseases and malignancies External links Histology at BU 07101loa v d e Lymphatic system - The journey of lymph ... Blood → Interstitial fluid → Lymph → Blood... ...Blood → Interstitial fluid → Lymph → Lymph capillary → Afferent lymph vessel Lymph vessel → Lymph node → Efferent lymph vessel Lymph vessel → Lymph trunk Subclavian lymph trunk Jugular lymph trunk Bronchomediastinal lymph trunk Intestinal lymph trunk → Cisterna chyli Lumbar lymph trunk → Cisterna chyli → Lymph duct Right lymphatic duct and Thoracic duct left side → Subclavian vein right and left → Blood... Other concepts Lymphangion v d e Immune system: Lymphatic system Lymph, Lymphocytes Primary Bone marrow - Thymus Hassall's corpuscles Secondary: Spleen process blood Hilum - Trabeculae Red pulp Cords of Billroth, Marginal zone White pulp Periarteriolar lymphoid sheaths, Germinal center Trabecular arteries - Trabecular veins Secondary: Lymph nodes process extracellular fluid Afferent lymph vessels - Cortical sinuses - Medullary sinuses - Efferent lymph vessels T cells: High endothelial venules B cells: Primary follicle/Germinal center - Mantle zone - Marginal zone Lymph node capsule - Subcapsular sinus - Cortex - Paracortex - Medulla Medullary cord - Hilus Lymph node trabeculae Secondary: MALT process mucosa GALT - Peyer's patches - Germinal center Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Lymph_node Categories: Lymphatic system Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages العربية Català Česky Dansk Deutsch Ελληνικά Español Esperanto Français í•œêµì–´ Hrvatski Bahasa Indonesia Interlingua Ã?slenska Italiano Latina Lietuvių Magyar Nederlands 日本語 ‪Norsk bokmÃ¥l‬ Polski Português РуÑ?Ñ?кий Suomi Svenska УкраїнÑ?ька اردو Tiếng Việt ä¸æ–‡ This page was last modified on 22 August 2008, at 08:49
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