ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Hodgkin’s disease
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Lupus erythematosus
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mononucleosis
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scleroderma
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lymph nodes drain fluid from your arms and legs. If the surgeon removes the lymph nodes, fluid can build up and cause swelling in your arms or legs. This is called lymphoedema. Your doctor and nurses will tell you how you can reduce your chance of getting lymphoedema.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting network. The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes (lymph glands), spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow. Lymphoma can affect all those areas as well as other organs throughout the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped structures that produce disease-fighting cells. Lymph nodes are found throughout your body and are connected by a network of thin tubes (lymphatic system).