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Why a physician would be concerned to find cancerous cells in the lymphatic system?
Lymphomas are malignant neoplasms originating in the bone marrow and lymphatic structures resulting in the proliferation of lymphocytes.
Hodgkin's Disease
It enlarges your cervical, axillary, or inguinal lymph nodes. The person diagnosed may experience weight loss, fatigue, weakness, night sweats. EVen small ingestions of alcohol can cause rapid onset of pain at the site of the disease.
Hepatomegaly (Enlarged Liver) and Splenomegaly (Enlarged Spleen).
Anemia from increased distruction and decrease production of erythrocytes (red blood cells).
Other physical signs depend on where the disease is location.
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHLs)
is the most commonly occurring hematological cancer and fifth leading cause of cancer death. In Canada, approximately 25,000 people die due to NHL each year.
It originates outside of the nodes , and how it spreads is unpredictable. The prognosis for NHL is generally not as good in comparison to Hodgkin's Disease.
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What explains why a physician would be concerned to find cancerous cells in the lymphatic system?
It means that metastasis is likely to have occurred.
How does the lymphatic system proct the body from diseases?
Nodes in the lymphatic system can act as filters to trap foreign particles and so often trap cancerous cells on the move.
How does cancer spread from the lymphatic system?
Cancerous cells can also invade other organs through the circulatory system of the lymph, causing those organs to malfunction.
What is the difference between the hematologic system and the lymphatic system?
The hematologic system includes blood, blood vessels, and the organs that produce blood cells (like the bone marrow), whereas the lymphatic system is a network of vessels and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials. One key difference is that the hematologic system primarily deals with transporting oxygen and nutrients, while the lymphatic system focuses on immune responses and fluid balance in the body.
Why is the lymphatic system important?
The lymphatic system is so important because if your lymphatic system does not work then that is where all of the bacteria comes out from. if your lymphatic system does not work then your lymph nodes will not work then that is where the bacteria is suppose to be taken out but if it is not there then you will have germs in your body that is why your lymphatic system is so important.
What organ system are the lymph glands in?
The thymus is part of the Lymphatic system
What body system includes lymph nodes?
The lymph and lymphatics are apart of the Immune system.
Is the thoracic duct part of the immune system?
Thoracic duct is a part of Lymphatic System.
What system works with the lymphatic system to keep the body healthy?
the lymphatic system and the skeletal system work togetherthey call bria Rooney for help
Does the lymphatic system have elastin fibers?
No, elastin is a connective tissue and not considered a part of the lymphatic system.
What system that collects excess fluid around cells and returns it to your blood?
The lymphatic system The lymphatic system
How does the muscular system support the lymphatic system?
When muscles contract they help move the lymph in the lymphatic system.
