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لنفانژیت
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لنفانژیت

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Also known as Lymphangitis (disorder), Lymphangitis NOS, lymphatic vesselitis, lymphatic vessel inflammation

Lymphangitis is an inflammation or an infection of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. It may present as long red streaks spreading away from the site of infection. It is a possible medical emergency as involvement of the lymphatic system allows for an infection to spread rapidly. The most common cause of lymphangitis in humans is bacteria, in which case sepsis and death could result within hours if left untreated. The most commonly involved bacteria include Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep) and hemolytic streptococci. In some cases

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Lymphangitis
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Forearm lymphangitis due to cellulitis of the hand
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Inflamed lymph vessels

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NCI Thesaurus ID
C34790
health specialty
angiology
Commons category
Lymphangitis
ICD-9-CM
457.2
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