cardiovascular disorders
Overview of the Lymphatic System
Disorders of the lymphatic system
Disorders of the lymphatic system involve one or more of the following: Obstruction Infection or inflammation Cancer leads to accumulation of lymphatic fluid in tissues ( Lymphedema ) and is usually secondary to surgery, radiation therapy, injury, or, in tropical countries, lymphatic filariasis. Rarely, the cause is a congenital disorder (see may cause reactive lymph node enlargement ( Lymphadenopathy ) or the nodes themselves may become infected ( Variouscancersmay metastasize to local or regional lymph nodes. Rarely, a primary cancer (eg, lymphangiosarcoma) develops in the lymphatic system. 