Gluteal nodes

Looks like

Nodes along the gluteal vessels where they leave the pelvis.

What it does

Filter lymph from the deep buttock tissues.

Keeping it well

Rarely noticed; they may be involved in advanced pelvic cancers.

Its parts

• Inferior gluteal nodes
• Superior gluteal nodes

Related conditions

• Bladder cancer
• Bone metastases and spinal cord compression
• Cervical cancer
• Endometrial (womb) cancer
• Prostate cancer