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Lymphatic Diseases Update

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Lymphatic Diseases Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 04/14/2016 01:10 PM EDT

New on the MedlinePlus Lymphatic Diseases page:

Genetics Home Reference: histiocytosis-lymphadenopathy plus syndrome

04/13/2016 02:39 PM EDT

Source: National Library of Medicine - 

Genetics Home Reference: autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome

04/13/2016 02:39 PM EDT

Source: National Library of Medicine - 

MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA  

• Armpit lump
• Cancer and lymph nodes
• Cystic hygroma
• Groin lump
• Lymph node biopsy
• Lymph nodes
• Lymph system
• Lymphadenitis
• Lymphangiogram
• Lymphangitis

Related Health Topics

• Lymphedema
• Lymphoma
• Spleen Diseases

National Institutes of Health

The primary NIH organization for research on Lymphatic Diseases is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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Summary

The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs. It is made up of

• Lymph - a fluid that contains white blood cells that defend against germs
• Lymph vessels - vessels that carry lymph throughout your body. They are different from blood vessels.
• Lymph nodes - glands found throughout the lymph vessels. Along with your spleen, these nodes are where white blood cells fight infection.

Your bone marrow and thymus produce the cells in lymph. They are part of the system, too.

The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. If it's not working properly, fluid builds in your tissues and causes swelling, called lymphedema. Other lymphatic system problems can include infections, blockage, and cancer.

Start Here

• Lymphatic Disorders (Merck & Co., Inc.)
• Spleen and Lymphatic System (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation)Available in Spanish

Symptoms

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of LAM?  (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Diagnosis and Tests

• How Is Castleman Disease Diagnosed? (American Cancer Society)
• Lymphoscintigraphy (Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)Available in Spanish

Treatments and Therapies

• How Is Castleman Disease Treated? (American Cancer Society)
• How Is LAM Treated?  (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)

Related Issues

• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy  (National Cancer Institute)Available in Spanish

Specifics

• Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS)  (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
• LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis)  (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
• Lymphatic Filariasis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Lymphatic Filariasis: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Mesenteric Lymphadenitis (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Swollen Lymph Nodes (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• What Is Castleman Disease? (American Cancer Society)

Genetics

• Blood and Lymph Diseases  (National Center for Biotechnology Information)
• Genetics Home Reference: autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome  (National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: histiocytosis-lymphadenopathy plus syndrome  (National Library of Medicine)
• Genetics Home Reference: Milroy disease  (National Library of Medicine)

Images

• Lymph Nodes  (National Cancer Institute)

Health Check Tools

• Swollen Glands (Localized) (DSHI Systems)

Videos and Tutorials

• Lymph nodes  - EncyclopediaAvailable in Spanish

Clinical Trials

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Lymph Nodes  (National Institutes of Health)
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Lymphatic Diseases  (National Institutes of Health)

Journal ArticlesReferences and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

• Article: Features of Computed Tomography Perfusion of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathies: a Pathology-based...
• Article: Mucosal immunology: Battle scars.
• Article: Immunology: Chronic effects of acute infections.
• Lymphatic Diseases -- see more articles

Reference Desk

• Components of the Lymphatic System  (National Cancer Institute)
• Spleen and Lymphatic System (For Parents) (Nemours Foundation)Available in Spanish

Find an Expert

• National Cancer Institute Available in Spanish
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 

Teenagers

• Spleen and Lymphatic System (Nemours Foundation)Available in Spanish

Patient Handouts

• Cancer and lymph nodes Available in Spanish
• Cystic hygroma Available in Spanish
• Groin lump Available in Spanish
• Lymph node biopsy Available in Spanish
• Lymph system Available in Spanish
• Lymphadenitis Available in Spanish
• Lymphangitis Available in Spanish
• Lymphofollicular hyperplasia Available in Spanish
• Neck dissection Available in Spanish
• Neck lump Available in Spanish
• Swollen lymph nodes Available in Spanish

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