| lymphangiosarcoma | A malignant tumour originating from the endothelial cells of lymphatic vessels. most lymphangiosarcomas arise in an arm secondary to radical mastectomy but they sometimes complicate idiopathic lymphedema. The lymphedema has usually been present for 6 to 10 years before malignant changes develop. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| lymphangiotomy | Incision of lymphatic vessels. Origin: Lymphangio-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangitic lung metastases | <radiology> Usually adenocarcinoma, breast, lung, upper GI tract (stomach, pancreas) (12 Dec 1998) |
| lymphangitis | <pathology> Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel or vessels. Acute lymphangitis may result from spread of bacterial infection (most commonly beta haemolytic streptococci) into the lymphatics, manifested by painful subcutaneous red streaks along the course of the vessels. (18 Nov 1997) |
| lymphangitis carcinomatosa | Extensive lymphatic permeation by tumour cells, with surrounding fibrosis, producing visible or palpable cords, especially in pleura or skin overlying a carcinoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangitis epizootica | Lymphangitis primarily involving the lymph channels of the skin of the legs and chest of horses and mules in Europe, Asia, and Africa; the causative agent is Histoplasma capsulatum var. Farciminosum. Synonym: lymphangitis epizootica. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lymphangitis |
Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels (filariasis).
출처: www.hardydiagnostics.com/Glossary-L.html
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| lymphangiogram |
An x-ray that uses a special dye to determine whether cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
출처: www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/patient/glossary/glossary...
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| lymphangiography |
An x-ray study of the lymphatic system. A dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel and travels throughout the lymphatic system. The dye outlines the lymphatic vessels and organs on the x-ray.
출처: cll.ucsd.edu/glossaryl.htm
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| lymphangioma |
a raised, yellow-tan or red mark in the skin, made up of enlarged lymphatic vessels.
출처: www.beaumonthospitals.com/pls/portal30/cportal30.w...
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| lymphangioma |
Nodule or mass of lymphatic and blood vessels
출처: www.proteus-uk.org/glossary.html
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