title: [Differences in the structure of the posterior parietal (lumbar) lymphatic bed of the peritoneal cavity in human fetuses and newborns].
abstract: The study was performed in 150 corpses of human 8.5-36 wks old fetuses and 10 newborns using the complex of macro-microscopic methods. Primary lymphatic structures of lumbar region (sacs and canals) are transformed into lymphatic plexuses (9.5-10.5 wks) with the following formation of anlages of lumbar lymph nodes inside the invaginations. Variants of lumbar tracts and trunks structure arise during magistralization of lymphatic plexuses (14.5-19.5 wks) and reflect its depth and topographic variant. In intensive, medium and weak magistralization monomagistral, intermediate and plexiform forms develop. Topographic variant of magistralization provides the appearance of right-sided (20%), left-sided (20%) and relatively even bilateral (60% cases) organization of lumbar lymphatic bed on the whole.
authors.affiliation: District Oncologic Dispensary, St. Petersburg.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Shurkus
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Shurkus
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000254:growth & development*; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000196:embryology* / Q000254:growth & development; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000196:embryology* / Q000254:growth & development