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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [2]Template:DV
Overview
Depending on etiologies lymphangitis has spectrum of physical findings.
Physical Examination
- Clinical examination findings of lymphangitis are variable, depending on the etiology. History and symptoms based on the classification as follows
Lymphangitis due to infectious etiology
Common physical examination findings of Acute lymphangitis
- Fever
- Red streaks from the infected area to the regional lymph node
- Tender lymph nodes
Common physical examination findings of Chronic Granulomatous lymphangitis
- Painful or painless nodular subcutaneous swellings along the course of the lymphatic channels
- Tender lymph nodes
Common physical examination findings of Filarial lymphangitis
- Fever
- Lymphatic inflammation
- Tender lymph nodes
- Lymphangitis is retrograde, extending peripherally from the lymph node draining area.
- Transient lymph edema
Lymphangitis due to infectious etiology
Common physical examination findings Lymphangitis carcinomatosa
- Cyanosis
- Signs of pulmonary hypertension
- Auscultation reveals moist or dry crackles.