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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
Along with the circulatory system, the lymphatic
system makes up an extensive network of
vessels transporting fluid throughout the body.
These vessels return extravasated fluids from
the body to the circulation, preventing any
excess build up.
A unique feature of the lymphatic system is a
series of lymph nodes, arranged in generalized
clusters in major confluences of lymphatic
drainage .
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LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Early Discoveries
Numerous sources attribute the discovery
of the lymphatic system to a variety of
individuals ,but the general consensus is
that the first descriptions were made by
the ancient Greeks.
Among the most prominent physicians of
their time, Herophilos(300 B.C.) and
Erasistratus(310-250 B.C.) have been linked
to writing treatises about a vessel system
resembling the lymphatics.
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Herophilos
Erasistratus
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Aristotle
Hippocrates
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Galen of
Pergamum
Paul of Aegina
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TONSILECTOMY
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CISTERNA CHYLI
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THORACIC DUCT
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LYMPHATIC VALVES
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18th -19th century discoveries
In the decades following the explosion of
discoveries in the middle part of the 17th century,
little was elucidated about the actual function of
the lymphatic system until the research of
William Hunter and his associates was published.
Hunter (1718-1783)was a doctor and professor of
anatomy in London.
He was a confirmed bachelor and no use for
raising a family or for monetary gain beyond
allowing him to continue academic endeavors.
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LYMPHATIC CAPILLARY
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FLOW OF LYMPH
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VIRCHOWS NODE
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HODGKINS LYMPHOMA
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LYMPHANGITIS
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LYMPHANGIOMA
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LYMPHOEDEMA
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THYMUS
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THYMUS
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LYMPH NODE
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PALATINE TONSIL
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SPLEEN
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LYMPHANGITIS CARCINOMATOSA
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Current understanding
Currently, the lymphatic system is recognized
as central to the immune system of the body.
Not only does it allow for the return of
extravasated fluids, it also provides a means
for rapid identification of foreign antigens
throughout the body.
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LYMPHANGIOGRAPHY
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CONCLUSION
The study of the lymphatic system has a
lengthy history, with many notable medical
minds making important contributions .
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