Lymphatic Diseases

DrOwl

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The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs. It is made up of Lymph - a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs Lymph vessels - vessels that carry lymph throughout your body. They are different from blood vessels. Lymph nodes - glands found throughout the lymph vessels. Along with your spleen, these nodes are where white blood cells fight infection. Your bone marrow and thymus produce the cells in lymph. They are part of the system, too. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. If it's not working properly, fluid builds in your tissues and causes swelling, called lymphedema. Other lymphatic system problems can include infections, blockage, and cancer.

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The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs. It is made up of Lymph - a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs Lymph vessels - vessels that carry lymph throughout your body. They are different from blood vessels. Lymph nodes - glands found throughout the lymph vessels. Along with your spleen, these nodes are where white blood cells fight infection. Your bone marrow and thymus produce the cells in lymph. They are part of the system, too. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. If it's not working properly, fluid builds in your tissues and causes swelling, called lymphedema. Other lymphatic system problems can include infections, blockage, and cancer.

Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Damaged or removed lymph nodes can affect how lymph fluid drains. Fluid buildup leads to swelling. Treatments include exercises, compression and massage.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20374682
Lymphatic Malformation | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Lymphatic malformation (LM) is a relatively uncommon vascular malformation that can occur anywhere on the body. It is most commonly on the head and neck.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lymphatic-malformation
Lymphatic Diseases | Lymph Nodes | Swollen Glands | MedlinePlus
Lymphatic diseases can affect your lymph, lymph vessels, or lymph nodes. Lymphatic system problems include lymphedema and swollen glands. Learn more.
https://medlineplus.gov/lymphaticdiseases.html
LGDA: What Is Lymphangiomatosis?
In medical terminology lymphangiomatosis (limf-an-jee-oh-mah-TOE-sis) means: lymphatic system (lymph) vessel (angi) tumor or cyst (oma) condition (tosis).
https://www.lgdalliance.org/patient-professional-resources/what-is-lymphangiomatosis/
Cleveland Clinic: Lymphatic System: Parts & Common Problems
Your lymphatic system maintains body fluid levels, absorbs digestive tract fats, protects against illness-causing invaders and removes cellular waste.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21199-lymphatic-system
NORD: Kikuchi's Disease
Kikuchi's disease, also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenopathy, is a rare, benign, (noncancerous, nonmalignant) disorder of the lymph nodes of young adults, predominantly of young women.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/kikuchis-disease/
Lymphatic Dysfunction (Lymphedema): Symptoms and Treatments
Lymphatic dysfunction is a poorly working lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of lymph nodes and vessels that drain fluids from your body’s tissues. Lymphatic dysfunction can lead to lymphedema, or swelling in the arms and legs. Get the facts on causes, diagnosis, complications, and more.
https://www.healthline.com/health/lymphatic-obstruction
Lymphocytosis (high lymphocyte count) Causes - Mayo Clinic
A temporary increase in certain white blood cells, called lymphocytes, is normal after an infection. Too high a count can mean something more serious.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/lymphocytosis/basics/causes/sym-20050660
Lymphocytosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Learn about lymphocytosis, higher-than-normal amounts of white blood cells in the body, from experts at Cleveland Clinic.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17751-lymphocytosis
What Is Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and other parts of the body.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/lymphoma-cancer
Castleman disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
This rare disorder involves an overgrowth of cells in your body's lymph nodes. Treatment varies depending on how many lymph nodes are involved.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/castleman-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20370735
Lymph Nodes and Cancer
Cancer can appear in the lymph nodes in two ways: it can either start there or it can spread there from somewhere else. Learn more about lymph nodes and cancer here.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-basics/lymph-nodes-and-cancer.html

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Lymphedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Damaged or removed lymph nodes can affect how lymph fluid drains. Fluid buildup leads to swelling. Treatments include exercises, compression and massage.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20374682
Lymphatic Malformation | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Lymphatic malformation (LM) is a relatively uncommon vascular malformation that can occur anywhere on the body. It is most commonly on the head and neck.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lymphatic-malformation
Lymphatic Diseases | Lymph Nodes | Swollen Glands | MedlinePlus
Lymphatic diseases can affect your lymph, lymph vessels, or lymph nodes. Lymphatic system problems include lymphedema and swollen glands. Learn more.
https://medlineplus.gov/lymphaticdiseases.html
LGDA: What Is Lymphangiomatosis?
In medical terminology lymphangiomatosis (limf-an-jee-oh-mah-TOE-sis) means: lymphatic system (lymph) vessel (angi) tumor or cyst (oma) condition (tosis).
https://www.lgdalliance.org/patient-professional-resources/what-is-lymphangiomatosis/
Cleveland Clinic: Lymphatic System: Parts & Common Problems
Your lymphatic system maintains body fluid levels, absorbs digestive tract fats, protects against illness-causing invaders and removes cellular waste.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21199-lymphatic-system
NORD: Kikuchi's Disease
Kikuchi's disease, also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenopathy, is a rare, benign, (noncancerous, nonmalignant) disorder of the lymph nodes of young adults, predominantly of young women.
https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/kikuchis-disease/
Lymphatic Dysfunction (Lymphedema): Symptoms and Treatments
Lymphatic dysfunction is a poorly working lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of lymph nodes and vessels that drain fluids from your body’s tissues. Lymphatic dysfunction can lead to lymphedema, or swelling in the arms and legs. Get the facts on causes, diagnosis, complications, and more.
https://www.healthline.com/health/lymphatic-obstruction
Lymphocytosis (high lymphocyte count) Causes - Mayo Clinic
A temporary increase in certain white blood cells, called lymphocytes, is normal after an infection. Too high a count can mean something more serious.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/lymphocytosis/basics/causes/sym-20050660
Lymphocytosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
Learn about lymphocytosis, higher-than-normal amounts of white blood cells in the body, from experts at Cleveland Clinic.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17751-lymphocytosis
What Is Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. These cells are in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and other parts of the body.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/lymphoma-cancer
Castleman disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
This rare disorder involves an overgrowth of cells in your body's lymph nodes. Treatment varies depending on how many lymph nodes are involved.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/castleman-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20370735
Lymph Nodes and Cancer
Cancer can appear in the lymph nodes in two ways: it can either start there or it can spread there from somewhere else. Learn more about lymph nodes and cancer here.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-basics/lymph-nodes-and-cancer.html

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