Carried in the lymphatic system

Case study #1

Case Study #2

Chronic swelling of the limbs caused by the accumulation of lymph fluid

The certain kind of system the lymphatic is part of

absorbs fatty acids, transports leukocytes, and transports antigen presenting cells.

The test subject was an 8 year old from a country in South Asia

Another word for Lymphatic filariasis

Is a type of cancer that typically occurs when the white blood cells in the body become diseased or damaged.

Latin word for lymphatic

Thymus and bone marrow

Acute symptoms

Lymphatic filariasis is caused by two parasites

Infection of the lymphatic vessels causes a thickening of the skin and enlargement of underlying tissues, especially in the legs and genitals.

A large lymph node

Organized collection of lymphoid tissue.

The test subject's right neck, bilateral inguinal area, and left auxillary were tender

During the physical examination, something became enlarged that had watery lesions

Is caused by benign tumors that affect the lymph nodes

Are made by red bone marrow.

Secondary classification of lymphoid tissue

Intravenous Adriamycin (doxorubicin)25mg/m2

three methods of treatment of Lymphatic filariasis

Is a disease involving multiple cysts or lesions formed from lymphatic vessels.

Lymphatic system returns this much fluid in a day from the tissues to the circulatory system.