DISORDERS OF LYMPHATIC SYSTEM:
Hodgkin’s Disease / Hodgkin’s Lymphoma:
- A type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system, potentially starting anywhere in the body.
- Causes include HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, age, and family history.
- Symptoms: weight loss, fever, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, itchy skin, fatigue, chest pain, coughing, or difficulty swallowing.
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma:
- Malignant cancer caused by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.
- Not the same as Hodgkin’s disease.
- Symptoms: painless, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, weakness, fever, weight loss, and anemia.
Lymphadenitis:
- Infection of the lymph nodes caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
- Symptoms: redness, swelling, and tenderness around affected lymph nodes.
Lymphangitis:
- Inflammation of the lymph vessels.
- Symptoms: swelling, redness, warmth, pain, or red streaks around the affected area.
Lymphedema:
- Chronic accumulation of lymph fluid in tissues, commonly starting in the feet or lower legs.
- May occur as a side effect of surgery or lymph node removal.
Lymphocytosis:
- Elevated lymphocyte count in the blood.
- Causes include infections, blood cancers, lymphomas, or autoimmune disorders associated with chronic swelling.
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