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Mnemonic

Preauricular Node Drainage

Mnemonic for the drainage territory of the preauricular lymph nodes.

Anatomy Head and Neck
Expansion

Preauricular nodes catch drainage from the eyelid and temple first

Expansion

  • Drainage area - lateral eyelids, conjunctiva, temple, lateral scalp
  • First station - preauricular lymph nodes before deeper cervical nodes