A network of vessels which collect fluid from the tissues of the body and return it to the blood. Lymphatic fluid (also called lymph) is rich in white blood cells that fight infection and an important part of the body's immune system.

	Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) The Condition "...Leukemic lymphoblasts may accumulate in the lymphatic system, and the lymph nodes can become enlarged..." Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) The Condition "...These large numbers of leukemic lymphocytes (white cells) can collect in the lymphatic system and the lymph nodes may become enlarged..." Consequences of Splenectomy The Condition "...The spleen may be removed if it is damaged or overactive, or if the patient has cancer of the lymphatic system..." Enlarged Lymph Nodes The Condition "The lymphatic system is a complex network of thin vessels, valves, ducts, nodes and organs..." Enlarged Spleen The Condition "...Similar to other organs of the lymphatic system, particular immune cells (B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes) and blood cells are either made or matured inside the spleen..." Hodgkin's Disease Related Topic "Cancer of the lymphatic system and lymph nodes..." Hodgkin's Lymphoma The Condition "Hodgkin's disease is one of a group of cancers called lymphomas (cancers that develop in the lymphatic system)..." Kidney Cancer The Condition "...Tumors that have grown large or spread (metastasized) through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to other parts of the body are more difficult to treat and present an increased risk for mortality..." Lymphatic Congestion The Condition "The Lymphatic System is a drainage network of fluid, organs and vessels that is responsible for the removal of cellular debris, large proteins, foreign bodies, pathogenic agents (bacteria, viruses, toxins..." Relationship to Dehydration "Drinking plenty of water makes sure the body is well-hydrated and helps the lymphatic system do its job of flushing toxins and waste from the body..." Lymphatic Stimulation As A Treatment "Undigested food, infectious material, dead cells, toxins, and other debris have to be carried off by the lymphatic system..." Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma The Condition "Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that develop in the lymphatic system..." Oregon Grape Root As A Treatment "...Barberry is more specific for the liver while Oregon grape is a valuable aid to the lymphatic system..." Phlebitis / Thrombophlebitis Recommendation Vitamin E "Milroy's disease is a rare, incurable disease due to poor development of the lymphatic system, with a consequent chronic pooling of lymph in the legs often with recurring attacks of thrombophlebitis..." Rosy Periwinkle As A Treatment "...Vincristine has proved most effective in treating childhood leukemia; vinblastine in treating testicular cancer and Hodgkin's disease (cancer of the lymphatic system)..." Spleen Related Topic "The largest organ of the lymphatic system in the body, located between the stomach and the diaphragm (the muscle below the lungs which provides the motion for breathing)..." Thymoma Related Topic "A tumor of the thymus, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system and is located in the chest, behind the breastbone..." Trichinosis The Condition "...These microscopic young worms penetrate the lining of the intestines, pass into the lymphatic system or the blood, and are carried to the heart..." Vitamin E As A Treatment "...This disease is due to poor development of the lymphatic system, with a consequent chronic pooling of lymph in the legs evidenced by abnormal swelling..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007