lymphadenopathy Flashcards
lymphoid system comes from what embryologically?
mesenchymal yolk islands
the thymus stems from what embryonic structure?
foregut
what happens in the bursa equivalent?
B cell maturation
what are the 2 primary lyphoid organs?
thymus bursa equivalent (includes GALT)
the stroma of primary lymphoid organs: does it contain reticular fibers? what classification of tissue is it?
No reticular fibers
dense tissue (T cells)
no nodules
the stroma of secondary lymphoid organs: does it contain reticular fibers? what classification of tissue is it?
Yes reticular fibers
diffuse(T cells) and nodular (b cells)
what contains Hassal’s corpuscles?
thymus
what type of epithelium makes up the tonsils?
stratified squamous
what causes venous edema?
dec. protein
dec. osmolality
what causes lymphedema?
inc. protein and debris
what is seen in venous edema?
LE ulcers in gaitor distribution, above medial malleolus
hemosiderin build up
what is seen in lymphedema?
hyperkeratosis
stemmers sign- 2nd toe
genetic pattern of primary lymphedema?
AD
what is praecox lymphedema?
birth - 35 yo
F, puberty, left leg
most common
what test can you use for lymphedema?
stemmers sign