Lymphatics of the pancreas, duodenum and spleen (English)

Coronal section of abdomen with the stomach removed to show the lymphatic pathways of the upper abdomen. The hepatic lymph nodes can be identified around the porta hepatis, as well as a cystic lymph node which drains the gallbladder. The hepatic nodes largely drain to the celiac nodes via lymphatic vessels which course along the common and proper hepatic arteries. The right and left gastric nodes can also be clearly observed along their related arteries.