Lymphatics (Lab 20) Flashcards
a balloon-like swelling of the wall of an artery, vein, or heart; generally the result of a congenital defect in the wall or degenerative disease or infection (ex: atherosclerosis or syphilis)
aneurysm
longitudinal splitting of the arterial wall from hemorrhage
dissecting aneurysm
abnormal intraperitoneal accumulation of serous fluid
ascites
the most common form of arteriosclerosis, deposits in the walls of arteries
atherosclerosis
flexion of the hips when the neck is flexed from a supine position. it occurs in patients with meningeal inflammation
brudzinski sign
an unexplained audible swishing wound or murmur over an artery or vascular organ
bruit
inflammation of soft or connective tissue that causes a watery exudate to spread through the tissue spaces
cellulitis
condition resulting from muscle ischemia due to decreased arterial blood flow to an area, characterized by intermittent pain and limping
claudication
excessive accumulation of fluid in the cells, tissues, or serous cavities of the body
edema
wavelike motion felt when palpating a node
fluctuant
a sign of meningeal irritation evidenced by reflex contraction and pain in the hamstring muscles, when attempting to extend the leg after flexing the hip
kerning’s sign
enlargement of the lymph nodes, typically to greater than 1.5 cm. the increased size is caused by activation and proliferation of lymphocytes and phagocytic WBC within the node or invasion of the node by tumor
lymphadenopathy
congenital malformation of dilated lymphatics
lymphangioma
swelling, particularly of subcutaneous tissues, caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system and accumulation of interstitial fluid
lymphedema
used to describe a group of nodes that feel connected and appear to move as a single unit
matted
inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain , usually but not always caused by an infectious illness
meningitis
resistance to flexion of the neck, seen in individuals with meningitis
nuchal rigidity
a form of edema which appears as a indentation or depression that will not rapidly return to its original appearance
pitting
small nontender nodes that feel like BBs or bucket shot under the skin
shotty nodes
inflammation of the wall of a vein associated with thrombus formation
thrombophlebitis
the formation of presence of a blood clot within a blood vessel or within one of the cavities of the heart
thrombosis
an enlarged, dilated superficial vein. this condition may occur in almost any part of the body but is most common in the lower extremities and the esophagus
varicose vein
