Lymphatic disorders encompass a spectrum of conditions arising from dysfunction or disruption of the lymphatic system. Manifestations such as chylous ascites, chylothorax and postoperative lymphoceles ...

The 2015 discovery of lymphatic vessels in the brain’s meninges threw open a door to seeing how this still-mysterious organ clears waste. Subsequent work showed that these vessels, which reside in the ...

Lymph node metastasis occurs in "metastatic" lymph nodes, lymph nodes that have been infected by cancer from elsewhere in the body. A part of the immune system, lymph nodes are tiny ovals placed ...

Lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system. A swollen lymph node in the armpit may be a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, an injury, or a serious health condition, such as cancer. The ...

Lymph node dissections, or lymphadenectomies, are surgical procedures that play an important role in cancer treatments. A healthcare professional will remove the lymph nodes and check a tissue sample ...

Interventional radiologists with Nemours Children's Health System have identified a new source of abnormal lymphatic flow between the liver and the lungs that may be responsible for some cases of ...

WILMINGTON, Del. (November 11, 2020) - Interventional radiologists with Nemours Children's Health System have identified a new source of abnormal lymphatic flow between the liver and the lungs that ...

If you’ve ever felt swelling on the side of your neck, you probably had swollen glands, also known as swollen lymph nodes. Doctors call it lymphadenopathy. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign that your ...

The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That's ...

Lymphatic drainage massage gently targets the lymphatic system just under your skin. While touted as a way to flush toxins, it's mainly used to help with swelling from extra lymph fluid in your ...