Lymphedema is a pathological condition accompanied by increasing swelling of the soft tissues of the affected area (most often the lower extremities). It is manifested by an increase in the volume of the affected part of the body, a feeling of bursting and heaviness, trophic disorders. Lymphedema is diagnosed by vascular ultrasound, lymphangiography, lymphoscintigraphy. Treatment…
Lymphangiectasia is a pathological enlargement of the lymphatic vessels of a congenital or acquired nature. The skin is manifested by numerous bubbles filled with fluid, lymphorrhea, lymphostatic edema. Visceral forms disrupt the work of internal organs up to critical dysfunction. Pathology is diagnosed according to physical examination and additional tests (lymphography, biopsy with histological analysis,…
Lymphangitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lymphatic trunks and capillaries that occurs a second time, against the background of purulent-inflammatory processes. Disease is accompanied by hyperemia and painful swelling along the course of inflamed lymphatic vessels, edema, regional lymphadenitis, high body temperature (39-40 ° C), chills, weakness. Diagnosis is carried out on…
Lymphangioma is a benign tumor, which is usually based on a congenital anomaly of the lymphatic system. Lesions can occur on any part of the body, they look like soft-tissue formations with a bumpy surface of red-brown or bluish color. Malformation often proceeds asymptomatically, being a cosmetic problem, but, reaching large sizes, gives rise to…
Lymphadenitis is a nonspecific or specific inflammatory lesion of lymph nodes. Disease is characterized by local soreness and an increase in lymph nodes, headache, malaise, weakness, and an increase in body temperature. Diagnosis is carried out by collecting anamnesis and physical examination; the etiology is clarified by biopsy of the altered lymph node. Treatment is…
Suppurative lymphadenitis is a form of acute inflammation of the lymph nodes of a nonspecific or specific etiology, accompanied by the formation of purulent exudate. It is characterized by an increase, compaction, soreness of the affected area, redness of the skin, the appearance of a symptom of fluctuation, fever and other signs of intoxication of…
