Lymphangitis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel.

Pathophysiology

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.

Causes

• Contact dermatitis
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Streptococcus Group A

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Vital Signs

• Fever or pyrexia

Skin

• A red rash is present which spreads over time

Extremities

• Lymphadenopathy
• Lymphoedema

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  Lymphangitis of the Arm
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  Lymphangitis of the Arm

Laboratory Findings

• Neutrophilia

See also

• Lymphadenopathy