Lymphatic Flashcards
Lymphoedema
Swelling of the extremity, gross distention, no pain
Lymphangitis
Red streak at site of entry of infective organism, swollen and tender lymph nodes, cellulitis, fever, chills, malaise
Lymphoma B Symptoms
Unexplained weight loss of more than 10% body weight in the last six months, persistent or recurrent fevers above 38C, recurrent drenching night sweats
Hodgkin’s Disease
Painless enlargement of lymph nodes in neck or mediastinum, fatigue, alcohol induced pain, pruritus, B symptoms
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Painless lymphadenopathy, slow indolent growth to rapid fatal progression, enlargement of tonsils and adenoids, fatigue, pruritus, bone pain, GI symptoms, B symptoms
Transfusional Incompatibility Reaction
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