Lymphangitis

Lymphangitis

DiseaseDisorder infobox
Name = Lymphangitis
ICD10 = ICD10|I|89|1|i|80
ICD9 = ICD9|457.2
ICDO =


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OMIM =
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eMedicineSubj = ped
eMedicineTopic = 1336
DiseasesDB = 29093
MeshID = D008205

Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. The most common cause of Lymphangitis in humans is Streptococcus Pyogenes (Group A strep).

For discussion of the condition in horses, see Equine Lymphangitis.

ee also

* Lymphangitis carcinomatosa


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