Lymphatic Flashcards

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Lymphoedema

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Swelling of the extremity, gross distention, no pain

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Lymphangitis

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Red streak at site of entry of infective organism, swollen and tender lymph nodes, cellulitis, fever, chills, malaise

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Lymphoma B Symptoms

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Unexplained weight loss of more than 10% body weight in the last six months, persistent or recurrent fevers above 38C, recurrent drenching night sweats

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Hodgkin’s Disease

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Painless enlargement of lymph nodes in neck or mediastinum, fatigue, alcohol induced pain, pruritus, B symptoms

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Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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Painless lymphadenopathy, slow indolent growth to rapid fatal progression, enlargement of tonsils and adenoids, fatigue, pruritus, bone pain, GI symptoms, B symptoms

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Transfusional Incompatibility Reaction

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Hypersensitivity(mild to fatal), haemolysis, agglutination, bacterial, circulatory, allergic overload transfusions reactions, chills and fevers, tachycardia
Severe: Back pain, vomiting, diarrhea, hives rash, substernal tightness, dyspnea, hypertension, circulatory collapse, bleeding from puncture site, blood in urine, renal failure

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