AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 7 Rated A+

AAMI Intro to Pathology Unit 7 Rated A+ Tonsillitis - inflammation of the tonsils - can be caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat, the stretococci - is a frequent accompaniment of inflammation in other parts of the upper respiratory tract. Lymphangitis - inflammation in one or more of the lymph vessels, resulting from an acute streptococcal infection of one of the extremities. - characterized by fine red streaks extending from the infected area to the axilla or groin - is accompanied by fever, chills, headaches, and myalgia (diffuse muscle pain) - May spread to the blood stream Splenomegaly - enlargement of the spleen, can be acute or chronic - the normal spleen weighs 140-170 grams, this doesnt begin to become palpable until it has doubled its weight. Acute Splenomegaly occurs in Endocarditis, malaria, typhoid fever, septicemia Chronic Splenomegaly may be caused by pasisve congestion, chronic malaria, portalhypertension, alchololism, leukemia, or hemolytic anemia Lymphedema - can be either a primary or secondary condition characterized by the accumulation of lymph in soft tissues and the resultant swelling caused - by inflammation, obstruction or removal of lymph channels or nodes Lymphadenopathy - swelling of the lymph nodes - can occur in just one area of the body, such as the neck, or it may be generalized, with lymph node enlargement in several areas - cervical lymph nodes are the most common site Cervical Lymph Nodes what is the most common site for Lymphadenopathy? Lymphoma - a term that can be applied to an entire spectrum of malignant diseases involving lymphocytes. - there is no need to preface this term with malignant as they all are malignant True all lymphoma's are malignant. T/F Hodgkins Disease, Non-Hodgkins Disease what are the two types of Lymphoma? Hodgkins Disease - cancer of the lymphatic system - a malignant disorder characterized by painless, progressive enlargement of lymphoid tissue - first evident in the cervical lymph nodes, splenomegaly and presence of the Reed-Sternberg cells, which are large atypical macrophages. - symptoms include anorexia, leukocytosis,