Preauricular lymph nodes

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Lymph node
gptkbp:basinSize External auditory meatus
Lateral portions of the eyelids
Superficial areas of the face
Temporal region of the scalp
gptkbp:drainedBy gptkb:Deep_cervical_lymph_nodes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Preauricular lymph nodes
gptkbp:location In front of the ear
gptkbp:number Usually 1 to 3 nodes
gptkbp:partOf Superficial lymph nodes of the head and neck
gptkbp:receivesLymphFrom gptkb:Conjunctiva
Lateral eyelids
Skin of the cheek
Temporal region
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Parotid_gland
gptkb:Auricle
Temporal artery
gptkbp:scientificName Nodi lymphoidei preauriculares
gptkbp:significance May be enlarged in conjunctivitis
May be enlarged in skin infections of the face
May be enlarged in viral infections
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lacrimal_gland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8