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Describe a lymph node in an unhealthy patient (cancer)

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Size is larger
shape: irregular
Consistancy: hard or irregular
Large and tender = infection (fast process)
Large and nontender = lymphoma (slower process)
Fixed mobility
Color of skin: red = infection; pale = other
Warmth: warm = infection; cool = other
Edema is at the periphery/distal
Skin lesions/ rash present

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What are the locations of nodes in the head area? state any abnormalities

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Occipital: below occipital ridge - drains post scalp
Pre-post auricular: peace sign - abnormal otitis externa
Superficial parotid on top of angle of mandible
retropharyngeal (tonsillar)
Submandibular/submental is jaw angle down to mentum: abnormal look for things in mouth (leukoplakia, abscess, gingivitis)

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Where are the lymph nodes in the neck region?

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Anterior cervical - anterior border of SCM = ant cervical chain drains face and anterior neck

Posterior border of SCM = posterior cervical chain drains occipital and back of pharynx (throat)

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Where are the lymph nodes in the clavicular region?

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Supra/infra clavicular - above and below
Virchoow’s (enlarged due to metastasis) - supraclavicular on L side = intra-abdominal cancer b/c abdomen drains to deep visceral - cisterna chilli-> thoracic duct -> Virchow

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Where are the lymph nodes in the inguinal region?

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Superior/inferior inguinal- find ASIS and move medial and inferior - inferior in femoral triangle (can frog leg to open up femoral triangle)

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Where are the lymph nodes in the axillary region?

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Apex: top of diamond
Anterior axillary: front
Central/medial (rib): bottom
Posterior: back
Lateral (along upper surface of arm: above apex
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where are the lymph nodes in the epitrochlear region? If enlarged what can that indicate?

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Superior/posterior to medial humeral epicondyle - symphilis

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Treatment zone 1?

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Thoracic inlet down tot thoracoabdominal diaphragm

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Treatment zone 2?

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Abdominal diaphragm down to pelvic diaphragm

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Treatment zone 3?

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Upper extremities

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Treatment zone 4?

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Lower extremities

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Treatment zone 5?

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Head and neck

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What is the goal of lymphatic treatment and what is the proper order?

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move lymph centrally
Always start with opening thoracic inlet then zones 1 and 2. Work central to peripheral in zones - but peripheral to central when treating a specific zone. Treat 3 and 4 in either order; treat whatever is worse first. Tx the inlet again at the end

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Name 4 abnormal findings of a LN

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Large, irregular, hard, red, tender/painful, fixed waarm

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Where does abdominal cancer drain to and where is this spot located?

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Virchow’s node in the left supraclavicular space

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What position do you put your patient to examine the inguinal nodes?

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Supine with frog leg position

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How should every lymph tx begin and end?

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Opening the thoracic inlet

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What are the zones of treatment? does it matter which order you treat them in? if so, what is it?

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  1. Thoracic
  2. Abdominal
  3. Upper extremity
  4. Lower extremity
  5. Head and neck
  6. thoracic inlet
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What are the contraindication for lymph tx?

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Relative contraindications: metastatic cancer, osseous fracture, acute bacterial infection w/T > 102*F and w/o antibiotic coverage, some serious skin/fascial infections, acute heptatis, infectious mononucleosis, venous obstruction, embolism, hemorrhage, coagulopathies, no urin production

Or body position intolerance

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The lymphatic system transports _____ from digestive system blood

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fats

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Why do lymphatics have to assist the body in removing interstitial fluids and plasma proteins?

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It accumulates due to metabolism; inflammation; infection; trauma; or system dysfunction

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Describe the function and location of the spleen?

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Located beneath ribs 9, 10, and 11 on the left between left hemi-diaphragm and peritoneal cavity

Function is to destroy deformed/damaged RBCs
synthesizes immunoglobulins
Clearance site for: antigens, micro-organisms, poorly organized bacteria

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What is important for the homeostatic movement of splenic fluids?

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Movement of the diaphragm

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Where is half of body’s lymph formed?

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Liver

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The liver is the "gate-keeper" of what?
the shared hepato-biliary-pancreatic venous and lymphatic region and also clears bacteria
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The liver is a pressure sensitive organ, affected by what?
Muscular action of the thoraco-abdominal diaphragm
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Where is the thymus located?
Superior mediastinum Anterior to great vessels Extends into the neck
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Describe the thymus from infant to adult
Large in infant (greatest at 2) After puberty - involutes Adult - replaced by fatty tissue
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What is the function of the thymus?
Provide cells involved in maturation of the immune system Processing site for T-lymphocytes Little or no function in adult
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What are tonsils and what is their function?
Multiple areas in ring formation in posterior oropharynx Function to provide cells to influence and build immunity early in life Nonessential to adult immune function
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Where are palatine, lingual, pharyngeal tonsils?
Palatine - lateral pharynx Lingual - posterior 1/3 of tongue Pharyngeal - adenoids at nasopharyngeal border
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Describe the appendix
Located at medial surface of the cecum exact function unknown Presume it offers support to immune system
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How is the respiratory system a visceral lymphoid tissue?
It aides in filtration of toxins from lungs
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In the GI system, what immune visceral lymphoid tissues can be found in the distal ilium and in small bowel?
Peyer's patches - distal ilium | Lacteals - lymphatic capillaries in each villi in small bowel
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What is the most highly organized lymphoid tissue and its main purpose?
Lymph nodes | Primary purpose is for filtration of lymph
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What are the to types of lymph nodes?
Superficial - follows subcutaneously with superficial veins; receive from skin/deep tissues of upper and lower extremities/ head and neck Deep - beneath fascia and muscles, follows deep veins
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What do superficial nodes drain into?
three main groups of nodes (from the extremities into the core) 1. Cervical - head/supraclavicular and upper extremity drain to jugular nodes 2. axillary - infraclavicular to umbilicus, drain to axillary nodes and then subclavian 3. inguinal - caudal to umbilicus drain to inguinal nodes and then lumbar
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Describe a lymph node in a healthy patient
``` Pea sized round spongy no tenderness movable color of skin is unchanged from baseline normal temperature no edema ```
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The lymph channels/ducts perfuse all tissues of the body except....
``` CNS* Epidermis (include hair and nails) Endomysium of muscles and cartilage Bone marrow Selected portions of peripheral nerves exceptions still possess direct diffusion *New research says CNS has lymph vessels ```
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Describe the structure of lymph nodes
Unidirectional fluid flow in channels Flow controlled by one-way valves Channels/nodes surround major organs and vasculature Unite with thoracic duct or right lymphatic duct
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The right range area includes what?
25% of the body - half the head, neck and the right arm, right chest Right lymphatic channel - connects to the venous system at the jugular-subclavian junction
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What is the largest lymph vessel?
thoracic duct and it lies against to vertebral column between aorta and azygous vein
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The thoracic duct connects to what?
At level of T4 it moves left of midline and connects to the junction of the left subclavian and left brachiocephalic veins
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What does the thoracic duct drain?
left side of head and neck, left arm, left side of thorax, left and RIGHT lower body, viscera of thoracic
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What is the dilation of distal thoracic duct called and where is it located?
cisterna chyli | Anterior to L1-2 and posterior to right crura of diaphragm
46
Describe larger lymphatic vessels
One-way valves preventing backflow Smooth muscle Sympathetic control Stress increases sympathetic tone which decreases decongestion of tissues
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What is lymph fluid?
substance that leaks out of arterial capillaries, into the interstitium, and into single-cell lymphatic vessels
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What are the components of lymph fluid?
proteins, salts, fats, primary cell - lymphocytes, clotting factors, large particles such as bacteria and viruses
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Describe fluid balance
50% of plasma proteins re-enter system via lymph the the system can absorb some excess fluid from pleura, peritoneum, pericardium, and joints (excess of 3 L/24 hours) Large proteins can enter lymphatic system Aids in homeostasis in fluid overload situation
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Describe purification and cleansing by the lymphatic system
lymph fluid baths all organs This cleanses extracellular space of particulate matter, exudate and bacteria Fluid then delivered to node
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How does the lymphatic system act as defense for the body
Lymph fluid brings toxins, bacteria, viruses into contact with lymphatic system - acquired immunity Free flowing of lymph necessary for good immune function
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Describe nutrition in the lymphatic system
Lymph returns proteins back to vascular system Proteins bind to nutrients Fats absorbed via lymph system
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What is normal interstitial fluid pressure and at what point will the vessels collapse?
normal = -6.3 mmHg Increase in pressure will increase flow Efficiency ceiling at 0 mmHg Above 0 = collapse vessels and obstruct flow
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What can increase interstitial fluid pressure?
Increased arterial capillary pressure (HTN) Decreased plasma colloidal osmotic pressure (hepatic cirrhosis) Increased interstitial fluid protein (starvation/plasma hypoalbuminemia) Increased capillary permeability (toxins = rattlesnake poisoning)
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Describe the intrinsic pump
Distention of larger vessels trigger constriction of smooth muscle - pumps fluid to next segment Smaller vessels - endothelial cells have contractile fibers that respond to distention Contraction causes pressure gradients to move fluid
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Describe extrinsic pump
Direct pressure on vessels moves lymph
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What is the thoracic diaphragm?
thoracic diaphragm: crura acts on cisterna chyli, respiration produces pressure gradients between thorax and abdomen, pressure gradients and one-way valves pull lymph towards venous circulation
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What is the pelvic diaphragm?
Synchronous with abdominal diaphragm Movement of interstitial fluids from pelvis important in several situations: dysmenorrhea, preparation for labor and delivery, prostrate irritation in benign prostatic hypertrophy and other prostate problems
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Edema in lymphatic system can be a result of...
too much fluid flowing into interstitium ex. high venous pressure conditions: CHF, incompetent heart valves, venous obstructions, gravitation al effects Too little fluid flowing out of interstitium ex: conditions that decrease osmotic pressure gradients: starvation, cirrhosis of liver, abnormal protein metabolism
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What happens if there is an increase of interstitial pressure and the lymph capillaries collapse?
More interstitial congestion and edema Dilation of vessels spreads endothelial cells stops intrinsic pump
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What are the effects of edema?
compression of lymph vessels Tissue congestion Fluid stasis changes pH of tissue/organ Chronic - fibroblasts causing contractures/fibrosis Decreased delivery of nutrients Decreased bioavailability of drugs and hormones
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Lymphatic system is a _________ system
passive

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