Lymphatic System

Patho Topic Project

Ann Arbor Staging System

landmark lymphoma staging classification system for both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Castleman Disease

rare disorder that involves an overgrowth of cells in your body's lymph nodes

filaria

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms that live in the human lymph system

hydrocele

fluid collection/swelling typically in scrotum but can cause painful swelling in the lymph nodes of the groin

lymph

is the clear, watery, isotonic fluid that is circulated in the lymphatic vessels

lymphedema

swelling due to build up lymph fluid in the body

lymphoma

general term for cancers that start in the lymph system

myeloma

cancer of the plasma cells

Reed-Sternberg cell

large, abnormal lymphocytes that may contain more than one nucleus

spleen

Organ that is a part of the lymphatic system. Makes lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood cells, and destroys old blood cells

thymus gland

small organ that lies in the upper chest under the breastbone, makes white blood cells

tonsils

lymphoid tissue aggregates situated near the entrance of the digestive and respiratory tracts

bone marrow function

makes stem cells, which produce platelets and white and red blood cells

what is periodically along lymphatic vessels?

lymph nodes

Hodgkin's Disease

type of cancer that develops in the lymph system

lymphatic collecting vessels

similar to veins, except have thinner walls, with more internal valves

two main types of Lymphocytes

T cells and B cells

macrophages

phagocytize foreign substances

what do lymph nodes do?

filter lymph

lymphoid tissues are..

connective tissues that have accumulations of lymphocytes