Reticular veins is a chronic disease of the venous system, accompanied by a weakening of tone and an increase in the lumen of small subcutaneous vessels. Thin convoluted veins in the form of a mesh appear on the skin of the lower extremities, which usually do not bring subjective discomfort and are exclusively a cosmetic…
Post-thrombotic syndrome is a chronic obstruction of venous outflow from the lower extremities, developing after deep vein thrombosis. Clinically, disease can manifest itself several years after acute thrombosis. Patients have a bursting feeling in the affected limb and painful night convulsions, ring-shaped pigmentation and puffiness form, which eventually acquires fibrous density. Diagnosis of post-thrombotic syndrome…
Migratory thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory lesion of the venous wall of the superficial or deep bed with a recurrent course. Pathology is characterized by the appearance of one or more thrombotic foci in the form of nodules or dense strands along the vein with signs of inflammation (hyperemia, swelling, soreness), which disappear without a trace,…
Lymphorrhea is a condition in which lymph flows out onto the surface of the body or into its cavity. It develops with wounds of large lymphatic ducts, operations in areas rich in lymphatic vessels, spontaneous rupture of altered vessels against the background of a number of diseases. With external damage, a transparent, then cloudy liquid…
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…
