Lymphatic system - Diseases and disorders Flashcards by Bronwyn Conroy | Brainscape

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OEDEMA/WATER RETENTION

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Swelling due to excess fluid in the tissue spaces and serous cavities

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LYMPHOEDEMA

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Oedema associated with an obstruction in the lymphatic vessels

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HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA

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Cancer of the lymphatic tissue.

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