Blockage of the inguinal nodes can contribute to swelling in the legs.

Survival is most dependent on the pathologic status of the inguinal nodes.

Below it, lymphatic drainage is to the superficial inguinal nodes.

If inguinal nodes are palpable, frozen section confirmation of tumor is obtained.

When checking the femoral pulse, feel for the inguinal nodes and determine if they are enlarged.

Radiation therapy to the pelvis and groin should be performed if inguinal nodes are positive.

The superficial nodes drain to the deep inguinal lymph nodes.

Posthitis can also lead to superficial ulcerations and diseases of the inguinal lymph nodes.

The lymph from the legs is filtered through the inguinal nodes in the groin area on its way to the thoracic duct.

Metastatic carcinoma in inguinal nodes from an unknown primary source occurs in approximately 1% to 3.5% of patients.