Lymphatic drainage of the cervix occurs by all of the following lymph nodes, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Deep inguinal lymph nodes
Description: Principal nodes involved in the lymphatic drainage of cervix are the obturator, common iliac, external iliac, internal iliac and the nodes of parametrium. Lymphatics from cervix do not drain into the deep iuguinal lymph nodes.Ref: Obstetrics and Gynaecology By Sarabatnam Arulkumaran, 2011 Edition, Chapter 12, Page 472; Dutta Textbook of Gynaecology, 4th Edition, Page 28; Clinical Target Volumes in Conformal and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Vincent Gregoire, Page 175.
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