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==Overview==
==[[Lymphangitis overview|Overview]]==
'''Lymphangitis''' is an [[inflammation]] of the [[lymphatic]] channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel.
==[[Lymphangitis pathophysiology |Pathophysiology]]==
 
==[[Lymphangitis causes|Causes]]==
==Pathophysiology==
==[[Lymphangitis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Lymphangitis from other Diseases]]==
Lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymphatic system which is the collections of small vessels of the immune system that carry fluid of the lymph system to be filtered in the lymph nodes and spleen.
==[[Lymphangitis epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==
 
==[[Lymphangitis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==
==Causes==
*[[Contact dermatitis]]
*[[Staphylococcus aureus]]
*[[Streptococcus Group A]]
 
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Physical Examination===
[[Lymphangitis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Lymphangitis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Lymphangitis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Lymphangitis other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]
====Vital Signs====
*[[Fever]] or [[pyrexia]]
====Skin====
*A red rash is present which spreads over time
====Extremities====
*[[Lymphadenopathy]]
*[[Lymphoedema]]
 
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Image:Upper lymphangitis.jpg|Lymphangitis of the Arm
Image:Upper lymphangitis2.jpg|Lymphangitis of the Arm
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===Laboratory Findings===
==Treatment==
*[[Neutrophilia]]
[[Lymphangitis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]]
==Case Studies==
:[[Lymphangitis case study one|Case #1]]


==See also==
==Related chapters==


* [[Lymphadenopathy]]
* [[Lymphadenopathy]]

Revision as of 16:07, 21 September 2012

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