Diseases of the Lymphatic System Chapter 19
Lymphangitis
Can occur due to a bacterial infection known as cellulitis
Lymphoma
Cancer of the lymphatic system
Lymphadenopathy
Enlargement of the lymph nodes
Splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
Which of the following diseases is the result of a proliferation of lymphocytes and leukocytes within a lymph node or by the presence of a tumor in a lymph node?
Lymphadenopathy
Which of the following disorders is characterized y red streaks extending from the infected area to the axillary space or groin?
Lymphangitis
Which of the following refers to a collection of many varied lymphomas?
Non-Hodgkin's
Which if the following may occur in cases of sickle cell anemia?
Splenomegaly
An infection of the tonsils in which the tonsils become inflamed is known as which of the following?
Tonsillitis
