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'''Lymphangitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the [[lymphatic]] channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. | '''Lymphangitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the [[lymphatic]] channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
Lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymphatic system which is the collections of small vessels of the immune system that carry fluid of the lymph system to be filtered in the lymph nodes and spleen. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
*[[Contact dermatitis]] | *[[Contact dermatitis]] | ||
Revision as of 18:47, 29 July 2012
Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel.
Pathophysiology
Lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymphatic system which is the collections of small vessels of the immune system that carry fluid of the lymph system to be filtered in the lymph nodes and spleen.
Causes
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Vital Signs
Skin
- A red rash is present which spreads over time
Extremities
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Lymphangitis of the Arm
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Lymphangitis of the Arm
Laboratory Findings
See also