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The lymphatic system consists of lymph nodes (or lymph glands) and lymphatics (small vessels that link the lymph nodes). The system returns excess fluid to the circulation and helps fight infection and cancer.
Follow the links below to find information on diseases involving the lymphatic system.
Reviewed May 2008
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Fluid Retention
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Granuloma
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for Gaucher disease
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Gaucher disease is an inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. This leads to storage of complex lipids in some types of blood cells. Due to these abnormal cells people with Gaucher disease will have pain, fatigue, anem...
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Aug 2008
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Adenoids
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Better Health Channel
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The adenoids are lymph nodes located in the throat behind the nose. Adenoid infections can cause health problems in young children. Treatment options include antibiotics, medications (to ease the symptoms) and surgery, in severe cases of recurring infection.
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May 2008
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Lymphatic system
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Better Health Channel
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The lymphatic system is a series of vessels throughout the body that drain fluid from tissues. Bacteria and other microbes are picked up in the lymphatic fluid and trapped inside lymph nodes, where they can be attacked and destroyed by white blood cells.
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Nov 2007
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Splenomegaly explained
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Better Health Channel
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Splenomegaly means enlargement of the spleen. This abdominal organ removes old and abnormal blood cells and contributes immune system components, including antibodies. Causes of splenomegaly include leukaemia, Hodgkin's disease, thalassaemia and glandular fever.
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Jul 2007
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Thymus cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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Thymus cancer, known as thymoma, begins in the thymus, which is is a small organ in the top of the chest that produces cells important for protecting against invaders like fungus and bacteria.
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Mar 2007
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Spleen explained
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Better Health Channel
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The major functions of the spleen include removing abnormal blood cells and making components of the immune system. Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a range of disorders.
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Nov 2006
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Salicylate for the treatment of Kawasaki disease in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Kawasaki disease is an inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) which predominantly affects young children, under the age of five years. It was first recognised in children in Japan and is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in childre...
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Jul 2006
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Kawasaki disease
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Kawasaki disease is a rare health problem occuring mainly in young children (under the age of 5 years).
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Dec 2005
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Albendazole for lymphatic filariasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Filariasis affects about 120 million people in more than 80 countries and is spread by mosquitoes. Adult worms take up residence in lymph channels and when paired, produce larvae that circulate in the blood. The adult worms can live in the lymph system ...
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Intravenous immunoglobulin for the treatment of Kawasaki disease in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Kawasaki disease is a disease that primarily affects children under five years old. The cause of Kawasaki disease is not known. Its symptoms are persistent fever, red eyes and lips, strawberry tongue, rash and swollen lymph nodes. If not detected and tr...
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Jul 2003
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