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CS1 Lymph
Question | Answer |
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Is the Lymphatic system a closed system | No |
Functions of Lymph System | 1.Protection. 2.Fluid balance (returns 3L of interstitial fluid to the BL). 3.Fat Absorption & Transport |
Every tissue that is supplied by BL vessels has lymph vessels except: | 1.Brain. 2.Placenta. |
Reasons for lymph node enlargement? | 1.Infection. 2.Inflammation. 3.Malignancy. |
Malignant lymph node | 1.Non-tender. 2.Firmly fixed. 3.asymmetrical. 4.Size varies. 5.cool. |
Swollen nodes: Sore throat | Cervical nodes |
Swollen nodes: Dental abscess | Submental nodes |
Swollen nodes: Breast cancer | axillary nodes |
Swollen nodes:Abdomenal/thoracic cancer | Supraclavicular nodes |
Swollen nodes: STD | Inguinal nodes |
Swollen nodes: Generalized | HIV |
Lymphoma | malignant neoplasm (mass) of lymphatic system |
Lymphangitis | Inflammation of one or more lymph vessel. **Pt will also have painful red streaks on the skin |
Lymphedema | Swelling due to excress accumulation of lymph fluid from an obstruction |
Correct palpation of lymph nodes | circular motion from light to deep with 3-5th digits. |