Pararectal nodes

Looks like

Nodes in the fat around the rectum (mesorectum).

What it does

Filter lymph from the rectum.

Keeping it well

The first site of rectal cancer spread; removed with the fat envelope in total mesorectal excision. Rectal bleeding needs checking.

Related conditions

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