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Using a newly constructed, transparent isolation chamber preventing diffusion of India ink to adjacent tissues of the hamster mouth and neck, egression of dye to the regional, ipsilateral, submental lymph nodes takes place, but in a reduced fashion. It is suggested that the so-called “immunologically privileged” character of the hamster cheek pouch is related to a delayed and reduced lymphatic drainage from this site.
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