Date of Award
7-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
First Advisor
Shelley DiCecco, PT, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Michael Selby Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Lori Redmond Ph.D.
Abstract
The lymphatic system is one of the latest anatomical organ systems to have been discovered, and as a result, it can be considered the least understood. Limited research exists on the quantitative and qualitative values of lymph nodes. The pelvic and axillary region is anatomically unique for each sex. Observing if this extends to the lymph nodes themselves will create a clearer understanding of the lymphatic system for the medical community. The present study sought to establish potential differences in male and female lymph nodes. Quantitative data of male and female lymph nodes were collected through cadaver dissection. Fifty-three cadavers were dissected over two years for the present study. Histological analysis of lymph nodes through hematoxylin and eosin staining of lymph node tissue and light microscopy was incorporated to compare lymph nodes qualitatively. Quantitative analysis through Mann-Whitney U Tests showed significant differences in male and female inguinal nodes, while histological analysis did not establish significant physiological differences between the sexes.
Recommended Citation
Damineni, Vikas, "Potential Differences in Male versus Female Lymph Nodes" (2022). PCOM Biomedical Studies Student Scholarship. 213.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/biomed/213