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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
CONTAINS: |
Removes:
Extracellular fluids Cellular debris Proteins Bacteria Lymphocytes Immune system Componants: Lymphocytes Macrophages Dendritic Cells |
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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM has or has no valves?
State its appearance? |
Have lymphatic valves
Lymphatics have a bulged beaded appearance |
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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
has how many divisions? How many trunks? Main dumps are? |
Superficial / Deep
6 trunks Main dump is L/R Subclavian |
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If you are able to palpate a lymph duct it is
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pathologic
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Lymph node swollen +1 Mo =
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= take biopsy.
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Lymphangitis =
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inflammation of lymph vein inflamed lymph nodes
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Lymphedema =
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Nodes have been removed, & extra fluid is accumulating
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Axilla =
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Armpit
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