Lymphangiectasis

Lymphangiectasia is the dilation of lymphatic vessels. It is usually congenital and leads to enlargement of various parts of the human body (for example, legs in Milroy's disease). Lymphangiectasia may also be associated with impaired patency of the lymphatic vessels.

Lymphangiectasia is a pathological expansion of lymphatic vessels and capillaries. This disease can affect the lymphatic system in any part of the body, but most often appears on the skin and mucous membranes.

The causes of lymphangiectasia can be congenital or acquired. Congenital disorders include genetic disorders of the development of lymphatic vessels. Acquired ones include surgical interventions, injuries, inflammatory diseases, tumors, radiation therapy. The disease can also develop as a complication of other pathologies, such as lymphedema.

The main symptoms of lymphangiectasia are thickening and hardening of the skin, the formation of nodules and plaques from dilated lymphatic vessels. This may be accompanied by pain, itching, and sensory disturbances. With significant damage, swelling may occur.

Diagnosis is based on medical history, physical examination and instrumental studies (ultrasound, lymphoscintigraphy, CT, MRI). Treatment depends on the location and extent of the process and includes both conservative and surgical methods. As the disease progresses, severe complications may develop.

Lymphangiectasia is an expansion of the human lymphatic system; it is usually associated with congenital changes in large vessels and leads to various changes in the human body. In contrast to lympherostasis, it can appear as an independent disease and is often accompanied by lymphoma (cancer) of the lymphatic tissue.

Lymphatic vessels are part of the lymphatic system, which is responsible for regulating fluid and immune cells in the body. However, in lymphangiectasia, the lymphatic vessels dilate, resulting in various areas of increased volume and swelling. Although this disease can occur alone, it can also occur in association with lymphedema or lymphomatous diseases.

Under normal conditions, the lymphatic system transports fluid from the body into the blood. However, with lymphangiectasia, the permeability of the lymphatic vessels increases, which allows fluid to freely escape within the muscles and tissues, causing significant swelling. This condition may occur

Lymphangiectasia is the development of lymphedema. This syndrome is caused by disturbances in the functioning of the lymphatic system, which lead to the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in certain areas of tissue. In addition, this condition can be triggered by injuries or pathology affecting the lymphatic system. The essence of the pathological process is the disruption of lymph circulation. Against this background, stagnation occurs. This