Lymphangitis

Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. There are superficial and deep lymphangitis. Most often seen on the extremities.

With lymphangitis, hyperemic, painful on palpation stripes appear, running from the primary source of infection to the regional lymph nodes. Almost always, the lymph nodes themselves are involved in the inflammatory process.

Lymphangitis is characterized by high fever, chills, and leukocytosis in the blood.

The diagnosis is usually easy to make. Difficulties arise with deep forms of lymphangitis. Differential diagnosis is carried out with migrating thromboangitis, thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins.

Treatment includes opening and sanitation of the primary source of infection, rest and elevated position of the limb, semi-alcohol wet-dry dressings and antibiotics in accordance with the sensitivity of the pathogen.

Possible complications are sepsis. The prognosis is favorable in most cases.

Lymphangitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, accompanied by expansion of the latter until their walls rupture, and the outpouring of lymph into the surrounding tissues. The disease is a manifestation of an infectious process - most often local bacterial or viral infections. Do not confuse lymphangitis with lymphadenitis - inflammation of the lymph nodes. The causes of lymphangitis are: Metabolic disorders and anemia Ischemic damage to organs and tissues - prolonged joint stiffness, tightening of a limb with a tourniquet, prolonged compression or tugging of a limb with a tourniquet, etc. Surgery, trauma, bone fracture Extra-articular damage to tendons, ligaments - volvulus , dislocation of joints, aneurysm, etc. Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis - local infection of the veins, congestion in the veins Lack of nutrition Damage to the lymphatic system Inflammation in acute pulmonary disease Vasculitis

The main mechanism of disease development: penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the lymphatic vessel through the wall of intra-articular serous-fibrinous exudate. The result of the work of microorganisms is a disruption of lymphatic drainage in the affected area and the development of local inflammation. Over time, fluid forms in the subcutaneous tissue - lymphatic hygroma. Similarly, lymphatic vessels become clogged and inflamed in diseases such as trophic ulcers, eczema, lymphadenitis and lymphadenopathy. However, here inflammation has more to do with the general metabolic and immune processes of the body: usually