Lymphedema Lymphedema is a chronic condition that is the collection of lymph underneath the skin leading to abnormal swelling on the body that can damage healthy tissue. It commonly affects an arm or a leg, sometimes both arms and both legs, and it can also affect the trunk, breast, neck, and genitals. Lymphedema occurs when there is damage, removal, or blockage of the lymph nodes or vessels causing improper drainage of lymph fluid. Primary lymphedema is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait
arising from the lymph nodes or other sites of lymphoid tissue are broadly termed lymphomas. This group of diseases is divided into Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In both conditions, there is a replacement of normal lymphatic tissue by collections of abnormal lymphoma cells. The lymphatic system are a complex network of specialised cells and organs that defend the body against infection. Lymphatic organs include the bone marrow, spleen, thymus gland, lymph nodes, tonsils, adenoids
Uterine cancer is an important women health problem developing rapidly, killing over 200,000 women each year. No one has discovered the actual cause, but there is a leading factor that has great suspicions to what is causing this cancer to grow rapidly. The history of endometrial cancer is very vague, but there are a lot of factors and facts from previous patients that need to be concerned. From the sources that I have research, there was not a definite name that individuals could say discovered
Definition Malignant melanoma is a type of cancer arising from the melanocyte cells of the skin. The melanocytes are cells in the skin that produce the pigment melanin. Malignant melanoma develops when the melanocytes no longer respond to normal control mechanisms of cellular growth and are capable of invasion locally or spread to other organs in the body (metastasis), where again they invade and compromise the function of that organ. Description Melanocytes, embryologically derived from
Although there is little news of it today, Diphtheria was one of the most common diseases found in the Eastern Region especially in Europe. Known as the “Strangling angel of children” it caused the death of many children by suffocation in Europe during the 17th century. Although today it is very rare to find this disease in the United States, this disease is commonly found in places where there is low hygiene or an unclean environment. Due to the modern understanding of the transmission and composition
Lymphadenopathy is the term for swelling of the lymph nodes. These are the bean-shaped organs found in the underarm, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen. They act as filters for the lymph fluid as it circulates through the body. The most common site of lymphadenopathy are the cervical lymph nodes found in the neck. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and functions to fight infections and disease. As infection-fighting cells and fluid build up, the lymph nodes enlarge to many times their normal size
The Lymphatic System The Lymphatic System consists of tissues and organs such as the tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, lymph glands, lymphatic vessels, spleen, Peyer’s Patches (found in the small intestine), appendix, bone marrow and lymph. These are the states of the lymphatic system when it is in a healthy state. The lymphatic system works with the immune system in providing the body protection from harmful diseases and infections. The lymphatic system regulates interstitial fluid protein. Its function
Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes of the lymphatic system; this system is an important part of the body because the cancer can use the lymphatic system to travel around the whole body. Causes of Hodgkin’s lymphoma are not known but it is most common in young people age 15 to 35 and in older patents of 50 to 70 years old. If lymphatic cancer is found treatment is required immediately to get rid of the cancer cells as soon as possible so damage as is not done to normal cells. Lymphoid
throughout the lymph nodes in the body. The cause of Hodgkin’s lymphoma is unknown, and it is sometimes found by chance. This disease is typically treated with chemotherapy and radiation and, if found in the early stages, the patient has a good chance of being fully cured. According to Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (2013), Hodgkin’s lymphoma is “a malignant lymphoma whose pathological hallmark is the Reed-Sternberg (RS) cell. This lymphoma typically begins in a single lymph node (esp. in the
Lymphoma is described as the cancer of one or more lymph nodes. There are multiple types of lymphoma, with multicentric lymphoma being the most common. There are several stages of this condition that all affect how the animal will be treated. There are multiple breeds that are predisposed, such as boxers and basset hounds being the most common. Cats who have been exposed to FeLV, or FIP are most at risk for lymphoma. Animals of either species who have been exposed to cigarette smoke are at risk
the lymphatic system. Our lymphatic system helps to protect us from disease and infection and consists of: lymph nodes, plasma cells, lymphatic vessels, the spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, adenoids, bone marrow, and immunoglobulins. White blood cells called Lymphocytes, travel through the body via lymphatic vessels and help to trap and kill disease and infection. Lymphatic vessels connect to lymph glands in our bodies and collect into large ducts that empty into our blood stream. Lymphocytes enter the
lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell that is important to the immune system; they decide how the immune system will respond to infections or any an familiar organism). The system also communicates with the blood circulatory system by transporting lymph (a clear fluid that carries lymphocytes, waste, and excess fluid from tissues back into the blood system through the thoracic duct.) If B-cell and T- cell are identified under a microscope then it is Non- Hodgkin lymphoma. If Reed - Sternberg cell
doesn’t cause your Dendritic cell (DC) to have a loss in function, however, it will initiate in your immune system. When you are infected the HPS it induces your DC to maturation then uses the DC to serve as a vehicle to migrate to the regional lymph nodes once the infected DC reach this area the immune response will be to release virus-specific antibodies and T cells according to Kruger D., Schonrich G., Klempa B.
system is essential to maintaining good health. The lymphatic system consists of a network of lymph vessels, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and organs that can be likened to a drainage system in the body. Lymph Drainage Function The lymphatic system’s main task is transporting lymph consisting of…. Lymph helps cleanse the body of waste, toxins, and other foreign particles, such as infectious microorganisms. Lymph is formed from interstitial fluid in bodily tissues. The lymphatic system is a subsystem of
but without recognizable malignant cells. It shows as isolated masses of lymphoid tissue and lymph node hyperplasia, usually in the abdominal or mediastinal area. There are two types of the disorder, the first one is the hyaline vascular Unicentric Castleman’s disease type that is a localized form affecting only a single gland (lymph node) in the lymphatic system (asymptomatic) or may
endothelium and are called lymphatic endothelial cells. The endothelium forms an interface between the lymph and the vessel wall. The endothelial cells of the lymphatic system loosely overlap, unlike the vascular endothelial cells of the blood vessels. They loosely overlap so when the fluid pressure increases in the surrounding regions they can separate to allow the excess fluid to enter the lymph capillary. Tissue There are 4 different types of tissues in the human body, epithelial, connective, muscular
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an abnormal collection of lymphatic fluid and swelling caused by several removal, obstruction, and damage to the lymph nodes which is part of the cancer. The Majority of the swelling happen in the arm or legs may occur in any other body parts. Lymphedema disease can be developed when a lymph vessel is damaged or clogged. Usually the lymph liquid is carried out the body system by a lymph vessel. Although the protein rich fluid is collects in certain areas, they can seduce more liquid and increase swelling
One of the functions of the rotator cuff muscles and the long head of the biceps, is to pull the head of the humerus down from the acromion process, to prevent impingement. Strengthening the subscapularis, infraspinatus and teres minor can help with this function. Dr. Fishman discovered a technique when doing yoga and experienced relief of his own rotator cuff pain. The technique is based on a headstand in yoga and is called the Triangular Forearm Support. Dr. James Mally speculates that the technique
Matterhorn Health company produces products that are used for health. One of the products the company has been producing and launching is the GlucoGauge blood glucose monitor. Recently however, there have been troublesome reports from customers experiencing inaccurate readings from the monitors, despite the extensive pre-release testing. Matterhorn Health is trying to get to the root of the problem and solving this issue as quick as possible. Over the course of time, I have interacted with people