Lymph

Introduction Decorative tattoos have become more popular throughout the decades. When someone receives a tattoo the ink is injected into either the dermis or epidermis with a needle. Through various case studies with over 30 years of receiving the tattoo, patients contracted lymphadenopathy, a disease affecting the lymph nodes [1]. Lymph nodes are found all throughout the body including: armpits, epicondyles, pelvis, and neck. Depending on the trauma the tattoo has gone through or the color ink the patient used in their tattoo, patients acquired symptoms resembling melanoma within their lymph nodes. Through trauma or the type ink color, the ink particles travel through the lymphatic system and settle in the lymph nodes. The white blood cells…

not clear if people who have weakened immune systems for other reasons are also at increased risk. The main feature of Castleman’s disease is an overgrowth of lymphocytes. The cause of these overgrowths is still unknown till this day, but it seems to be related to problems with the way a person’s immune system functions. “Many people with Castleman’s have abnormal high blood levels of certain substances made by immune system cells.” (Mayo Clinic) “Castleman’s disease is a rare, non-cancerous…

Based Intervention Lymphedema Lymphedema is a chronic condition that is characterized by abnormal swelling secondary to reduced lymph drainage routes (Jeffs & Wiseman, 2013). Lymphedema management Complete decongestive therapy…

Introduction Elephantiasis or also called Lymphatic Filariasis is a tropical parasitic disease that affects the lymph nodes and vessels. The disease was first discovered in the year of 1588 by the name of Jon Huygen Linschoten while he was exploring the Western India region. During his time, he noticed that the Indians legs were the size of elephants, where the name Elephantiasis came from. Even though the death rate is not high, but this disease is quite deadly. this paper will be discussing…

important compared with the blood system. The word lymph comes from the Latin word lymphaticus, meaning, "connected to water," as lymph is clear, nevertheless our knowledge about the lymphatic system is far from clear. Yet, in past decades, a series of landmark discoveries has unraveled…

Physical mechanical effects and benefits- Blood and Lymphatic Circulation: is the removal of waste products in the body. The benefits are that Helps remove waste products such as lactic acid in the muscles which would cause fatigue and soreness if not dealt with massage aids the removal. Strengthens the immune system when you so that you’re less likely to get sick. Tissue Permeability: is the absorption of substances within the soft tissues such as carbs or protein. Massage helps open up pores…

The lymphatic system is a chain of vessels and organs that work together to gather leaked fluids from blood cells. The system plays a crucial role in the immune system and balancing fluids. It is made of vessels and is structured similarly to the circulatory system. Throughout the body are hundreds of lymph nodes, vessels, ducts, and capillaries carrying a fluid called lymph. Lymph fluid is responsible for collecting nearly 2 liters of leaked fluid from the cardiovascular system every day and…

In a recent study, after reviewing a big sample of 1779 lobectomized patients and analysing their pathological characteristics based on tumour location, it was concluded that the nodal metastasis pattern cannot be predicted depending on tumour location. Therefore, in surgical management of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), complete systematic mediastinal lymph node dissection remains the best option from an oncological perspective. Even though, in the same study 90% of cases with right lower…

Lymphedema is an abnormal swelling where your lymph nodes were removed, the affected side. It can develop in the arm, hand, breast, or torso toward the side. Lymphedema develops when the arm's lymph vessels are no longer able to carry all the fluid out of the arm. In order to acquire Lymphedema, the flow of lymph fluid will become abnormal or impaired to a part of the body causing swelling. It results from a blockage in your lymphatic system. The blockage causes problems with draining lymph…

Lymphoma is a cancer of which affects the lymph or lymphatic system of the body. The lymphatic system is an extensive network of vessels and glands that return excess fluid in body tissue to the circulatory system and works with the immune system. (Story, 2015) According to the CDC (2013), 72,955 people in the United States were diagnosed with lymphoma and 21,203 people dies from it. Both White men and women have the highest rates of getting lymphoma compared to their Hispanic and Black counter…