The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by lymphangitis: Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Obliteration (occlusion) of the affected lymphatic vessel. Lymphedema – doughy accumulation of water in the tissue. Lymph node abscess – lymph node with encapsulated collection of pus. Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Sepsis (blood poisoning)
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Regional lymph nodes (including palpation/palping).
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Pathogen detection including resistogram (antibiotic resistance determination).
Therapeutic target Elimination of the pathogens Therapy recommendations Antibiotics, anthelmintics/anthelmintics if necessary (for filariasis/worms (filariae) that colonize the lymphatic system, causing severe clinical pictures). See also under “Other therapy“.
Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Sonography (ultrasound examination)
To prevent lymphangitis, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Disease-related risk factors Injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98). Infected wounds, often on the extremities. Poisoning, for example, by snake venom.
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of lymphangitis. Family history Social history What is your occupation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What symptoms have you noticed? Are you experiencing any pain? Have you noticed any redness and swelling? Where are the symptoms localized? Is there a … Lymphangitis: Medical History
Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Erysipeloid – erythematous (associated with swelling and redness) skin disease caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Erysipelas (erysipelas) – an infection of the skin caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Herpes zoster (shingles)
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate lymphangitis: Streaky redness of the skin Swelling of the skin Pressure painful lymph nodes Fever General feeling of illness
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Lymphangitis is usually caused by infectious agents washing into the lymphatic system or by the spread of a nearby tissue infection to the lymphatic system.It usually involves infected wounds. Pathogens are often streptococci or staphylococci.In the tropics, filariasis (nematode infestation) is common. Etiology (causes) Disease-related causes. Injuries, poisonings, and other sequelae … Lymphangitis: Causes
General measures Immobilization of the affected body region Apply disinfectant compresses The triggering focus (infected wound) should be sanitized
Introduction Lymphangitis occurs when a lymph vessel becomes inflamed. In most cases, the pathogens causing lymphangitis are bacteria. This inflammation is often mistakenly called “blood poisoning”, but this is not the correct term for lymphangitis. In blood poisoning, also known as sepsis, the pathogens circulate through the entire bloodstream and are not only found locally … Duration of lymphangitis
