Lymphatic Disorders

Question 1

Inflammation and enlargement of lymph nodes, usually as a result of infection

Answer 1

lymphadenitis

Question 2

Inflammation of lymphatic vessels as a result of bacterial infection; appears as painful red streaks under the skin

Answer 2

lymphangitis

Question 3

Swelling of tissues with lymph caused by obstruction or excision of lymphatic vessels

Answer 3

lymphedema

Question 4

Any neoplastic disease of lymphoid tissue

Answer 4

lymphoma

Question 5

any disease of the thymus

Answer 5

Thymopathy

Question 6

swelling caused by obstruction of the flow of the lymph

Answer 6

lymphedema

Question 7

tumor of the lymphatic vessel

Answer 7

lymphangioma