Lymph nodes + spleen Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the secondary / peripheral lymphoid structures?
A
Lymph nodes
Spleen
2
Q
What are the primary / central lymphoid structures?
A
Bone marrow
Thymus
3
Q
What are the characteristics of lymph nodes?
A
Ovoid / bean shaped
Encapsulated collections of lymphoid tissue
Are usually up to 1.5cm
4
Q
Give three common causes of lymphadenopathy?
A
Local inflammation - infection
Systemic inflammatory processes - infection, autoimmune
Malignancy - haematological
5
Q
What is lymphanigitis?
A
Red lines expanding from an inflamed region in superficial infection of lymph nodes
6
Q
What can Virchow’s node suggest in a patient?
A
Abdominal malignancy - stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney etc.
7
Q
What is the first type of lymph node that cancer cells are most likely to spread to?
A
Sentinel lymph node
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