People who have had radical mastectomy (removal of a breast and nearby lymph nodes), a leg vein removed for coronary bypass surgery, or recurrent lymphangitis caused by tinea pedis (a fungal infection on the foot)
457.2 is the ICD9 code for lymphangitis. That code refers to inflammation of a lymph vessel.
Complete recovery is expected if antibiotic treatment is begun at an early stage of the infection. However, if untreated, acute lymphangitis can be a very serious and even deadly disease
most often caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. This potentially dangerous bacterium also causes strep throat, infections of the heart, spinal cord, and lungs
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Main Entry: lym·phan·gi·tisPronunciation: lim-fan-jt-sFunction: nounInflected Form(s): plural -git·i·des/-jit--dz/: inflammation of the lymphatic vessels
Lymphangitis is inflammation of a lymph vessel.lymphangitis
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Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels is called lymphangitis. This condition often occurs as a result of infection, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes fever. Lymphangitis can indicate a more serious underlying infection, and prompt medical evaluation is usually necessary. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying cause, often with antibiotics if an infection is present.
An untreated infection may spread to the lymphatic system (acute lymphangitis ), the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis ), the bloodstream (bacteremia ), or into deeper tissues.