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{{Lymphangitis}}
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==Overview==
==Physical Examination==
====Vital Signs====
*[[Fever]] or [[pyrexia]]
====Skin====
*A red rash is present which spreads over time
====Extremities====
*[[Lymphadenopathy]]
*[[Lymphoedema]]
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{{CMG}}; {{AE}} {{VR}}{{DV}}


==Overview==
Depending on etiologies lymphangitis has spectrum of physical findings.


==History and Symptoms==


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*Clinical examination findings of lymphangitis are variable, depending on the etiology. History and symptoms based on the classification as follows
=====Genitalia=====
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===Lymphangitis due to infectious etiology===
====Common physical examination findings of Acute lymphangitis====
*Fever
*Red streaks from the infected area to the regional lymph node 
*Tender lymph nodes
====Common physical examination findings of Chronic Granulomatous lymphangitis====
*Painful or painless nodular subcutaneous swellings along the course of the lymphatic channels
*Tender lymph nodes
====Common physical examination findings of Filarial lymphangitis====
*Fever
*Lymphatic inflammation
**Tender lymph nodes
**Lymphangitis is retrograde, extending peripherally from the lymph node draining area.
*Transient lymph edema
===Lymphangitis due to infectious etiology===
====Common physical examination findings Lymphangitis carcinomatosa====
*Cyanosis
*Signs of pulmonary hypertension
*Auscultation reveals moist or dry crackles.


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==References==
==References==

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Overview

Depending on etiologies lymphangitis has spectrum of physical findings.

History and Symptoms

  • Clinical examination findings of lymphangitis are variable, depending on the etiology. History and symptoms based on the classification as follows

Lymphangitis due to infectious etiology

Common physical examination findings of Acute lymphangitis

  • Fever
  • Red streaks from the infected area to the regional lymph node
  • Tender lymph nodes

Common physical examination findings of Chronic Granulomatous lymphangitis

  • Painful or painless nodular subcutaneous swellings along the course of the lymphatic channels
  • Tender lymph nodes

Common physical examination findings of Filarial lymphangitis

  • Fever
  • Lymphatic inflammation
    • Tender lymph nodes
    • Lymphangitis is retrograde, extending peripherally from the lymph node draining area.
  • Transient lymph edema

Lymphangitis due to infectious etiology

Common physical examination findings Lymphangitis carcinomatosa

  • Cyanosis
  • Signs of pulmonary hypertension
  • Auscultation reveals moist or dry crackles.


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