The infraclavicular (deltopectoral) nodes are one or two small nodes in the deltopectoral groove just below the clavicle, beside the cephalic vein. They receive lymph that travels with the cephalic vein from the thumb side of the arm.
| Location | Deltopectoral groove below the lateral clavicle, alongside the cephalic vein |
|---|---|
| Receives lymph from |
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| Lymphatic drainage |
Filter superficial lymph from the lateral upper limb.
These nodes provide a route by which lymph from the lateral arm can bypass the main axillary groups. They may be the site of spread from melanoma of the lateral arm or upper chest. Enlarged nodes in this groove should be examined along with the axillary and supraclavicular nodes.
Enlarged deltopectoral nodes from infection of the lateral arm or metastatic disease.
Melanoma spreading via superficial lymphatics of the lateral arm to the deltopectoral nodes.
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