Lymphatic Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the structure of a lymphatic vessel.
A
Incomplete basement membrane>
predisposes them to infection/tumor invastion
2
Q
What is acute lymphangitis?
A
Inflammation of the lymphatics (red streak up lymphatics)
3
Q
What often causes cellulitis in acute lymphangitis?
A
S. pyogenes
4
Q
How do you treat acute lymphangitis?
A
clindamyacin
erythromyacin
5
Q
What is nodular lymphangitis?
A
sporotrichosis
6
Q
What is lymphedema?
A
lymphatic fluid in interstitial space
7
Q
What is the MCC of lymphedema in the us?
A
post radical mastectomy followed by irradiation of hte axilla
8
Q
What are other causes of lymphedema?
A
Congenital
Turner Syndrome
Filariasis (MCC in the world)
9
Q
How do clinical findings differ in early and advanced cases of lymphedema?
A
early- pitting
advanced- non piting
