Lymphangitis classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

• There is no classification system established for lymphangitis. Based on the causes lymphangitis can be broadly classified into:

• • Lymphangitis due to infection etiology
  • Lymphangitis due to non-infection etiology

Based on the clinical form, lymphangitis due to infection can be further classified into:

• • Acute Lymphangitis
  • Chronic Granulomatous Lymphangitis