Pyloric nodes

Looks like

Nodes around the pylorus, the muscular outlet of the stomach into the duodenum.

What it does

Filter lymph from the lower stomach and first part of the duodenum.

Keeping it well

Removed with stomach cancer surgery; ongoing indigestion with weight loss or vomiting needs a scope.

Its parts

• Retropyloric nodes
• Subpyloric nodes
• Suprapyloric node

Related conditions

• Testicular cancer