Gynaecological oncology: node of Cloquet: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Gynaecological oncology: node of Cloquet

Sample item

In vulval cancer, the node of Cloquet is the highest deep inguinal node. Where does it lie?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. In the femoral canal beneath the inguinal ligament

The node of Cloquet (Rosenmuller) lies in the femoral canal, medial to the femoral vein. It is the gateway between the deep inguinal and pelvic nodes. Involvement implies deeper nodal spread and affects management.

Option by option

  • A. Along the internal iliac artery

    Internal iliac nodes are deeper pelvic nodes.

  • B. In the femoral canal beneath the inguinal ligament (correct)

    Correct. It is in the femoral canal medial to the femoral vein.

  • C. In the obturator fossa

    Obturator nodes are pelvic and lie beside the obturator nerve.

  • D. At the aortic bifurcation

    The aortic bifurcation holds para-aortic nodes.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, In the femoral canal beneath the inguinal ligament. The node of Cloquet (Rosenmuller) lies in the femoral canal, medial to the femoral vein.

Why is "Along the internal iliac artery" not the answer?

Internal iliac nodes are deeper pelvic nodes.

Why is "In the obturator fossa" not the answer?

Obturator nodes are pelvic and lie beside the obturator nerve.

Why is "At the aortic bifurcation" not the answer?

The aortic bifurcation holds para-aortic nodes.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gynaecological oncology: node of Cloquet in OBG. It is the gateway between the deep inguinal and pelvic nodes. Involvement implies deeper nodal spread and affects management.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gynaecological oncology: node of Cloquet?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.