Lymphatic Diseases: MedlinePlus [NTP]

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Lymphatic Diseases: MedlinePlus: Lymphatic Diseases
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The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs. It is made up mainly of lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymph. Lymph vessels, which are different from blood vessels, carry fluid called lymph throughout your body. Lymph contains white blood cells that defend you against germs. Throughout the vessels are lymph nodes. Along with your spleen, these nodes are where white blood cells fight infection. Your bone marrow and thymus produce the cells in lymph. They are part of the system, too.

The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. If it's not working properly, fluid builds in your tissues and causes swelling, called lymphedema. Other lymphatic system problems can include infections, blockage, and cancer.

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MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA  

• Armpit lump
• Cystic hygroma
• Groin lump
• Lymph node biopsy
• Lymph nodes
• Lymph system
• Lymphadenitis
• Lymphangiogram
• Lymphangitis
• Lymphofollicular hyperplasia

• Neck lump
  Swollen glands
  T-cell count
  

  

  

Related Topics

• Lymphedema
• Lymphoma
• Spleen Diseases
• Immune System

National Institutes of Health

• The primary NIH organization for research on Lymphatic Diseases is the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute