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Lymphatic System (Diseases (Edema (a condition characterized by an excess…
Lymphatic System
Cells
T-Cells
a lymphocyte of a type produced or processed by the thymus gland and actively participating in the immune response.
B-Cells
a lymphocyte not processed by the thymus gland, and responsible for producing antibodies.
Natural Killer Cells
a lymphocyte able to bind to certain tumor cells and virus-infected cells without the stimulation of antigens, and kill them by the insertion of granules containing perforin.
Lymphocytes
a form of small leukocyte (white blood cell) with a single round nucleus, occurring especially in the lymphatic system.
Macrophages
a large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.
Dendritic Cells
Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen-presenting cells (also known as accessory cells) of the mammalian immune system. Their main function is to process antigen material and present it on the cell surface to the T cells of the immune system. They act as messengers between the innate and the adaptive immune systems.
Organs
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Tonsills
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They cover our 2 most common entry ways, our mouth and nose
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Diseases
Edema
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
More-severe edema may be treated with drugs that help your body expel excess fluid in the form of urine (diuretics)
Castleman's disease
Castleman disease is a rare disorder that involves an overgrowth (proliferation) of cells in your body's disease-fighting network (lymphatic system).
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Hodgkin's lymphoma
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Treatments include chemotherapy, radiation, and in rare cases stem-cell transplant.
Lymphedema
The condition is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system, part of the immune and circulatory systems. Lymphedema is most commonly caused by lymph node removal or damage due to cancer treatment
Exercise, wrapping, massage, and compression can help.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The condition occurs when the body produces too many abnormal lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
Treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem-cell transplant, or medications.
Lymphocytosis
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eactive lymphocytosis due to a viral infection, such as in infectious mononucleosis, requires no specific treatment other than supportive care.
Lymphangitis
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Analgesics can help to control pain in patients with lymphangitis, and anti-inflammatory medications can help to reduce inflammation and swelling.