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Lymph nodes in the male retroperitoneum and pelvis

Lymph system throughout male body, with detail showing lymph nodes near bladder and prostate.

Lymph nodes found in the male retroperitoneum and pelvis are part of the lymphatic system, which carries fluid, nutrients, and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream. Lymph nodes are connected by a network of channels that run throughout the body.

Cancer may spread through lymph nodes to distant parts of the body.

Current as of: September 25, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
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