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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.


Lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymphatic system which is the collections of small vessels of the immune system that filters the lymph fluid.
==Pathophysiology==
==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

Laboratory Findings

See also



References

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