10L - Left hilar nodes

10L - Nodi hili sinistri

Definition

Stations 10L and 10R (Hilar Lymph nodes) are nodes that are immediately adjacent to the main-stem bronchus and hilar vessels, including the proximal portions of the pulmonary veins and main pulmonary artery, with station 10R on the right and station 10L on the left.

Boundaries:

  • The upper border of station 10R is the lower rim of the azygos vein
  • The upper border of station 10L is the upper rim of the pulmonary artery on the left.
  • The lower borders of stations 10R and 10L are the interlobar regions bilaterally.
  • Border between right and left: Above the carina: the midline of the trachea; Below the carina: vertical line drawn from the medial margin of the both main bronchi

 

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