INTRO - Lymphoid system Flashcards
1
Q
3 types of metastasis
A
1) Direct seeding
2) Lymphogenous spread (most common for carcinomas)
3) Hematogenous spread (most common for sarcomas)
2
Q
Spread of cancer by contiguity
A
Cancer growing into adjacent tissue
3
Q
Most common sites of secondary sarcomas
A
Liver & lungs
4
Q
Lymphadenitis
A
Inflammation of lymph nodes
5
Q
Lymphangitis
A
Inflammation of lymph vessels
6
Q
Lymphedema
A
When lymph doesn’t drain from area
