Which area of the arm drains to the epitrochlear nodes?
A) Ulnar surface of the forearm and hand, little and ring fingers, and ulnar middle finger
B) Radial surface of the forearm and hand, thumb and index fingers, and radial middle finger
C) Ulnar surface of the forearm and hand; second, third, and fourth fingers
D) Radial surface of the forearm and hand; second, third, and fourth fingers
A) Ulnar surface of the forearm and hand, little and ring fingers, and ulnar middle finger
The epitrochlear node receives lymphatic drainage from the ulnar surface of the forearm and hand, little and ring fingers, and ulnar middle finger. More importantly, it is generally a sign of generalized lymphadenopathy as seen in syphilis and HIV infection.
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