azygos vein and pulmonary artery distinguish hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes
- related: Pulmonology
- tags: #permanent
- distinguish station 4 and 10 is important because this can affect staging (N1 N2 N3 staging)
- right side: azygos separates 4R and 10R
- left side: pulmonary artery separates 4L and 10L
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- Chest lymph nodes and where to find them
- station 4R is bordered by SVC, azygos, and trachea
- distinguishing 4R and 10R is important for staging (azygos vein and pulmonary artery distinguish hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes)