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Lymph vessel =
Lymph collector (used interchangeably)
Blood capillary pressure =
Hydrostatic pressure in the capillary
Filtration =
Ultrafiltration
High output failure =
= Dynamic insufficiency & = High volume Insufficiency
Low output failure =
Mechanical insufficiency = Low volume insufficiency
Prophylaxis
= Prevention
Classic signs of inflammation:
Calor = Heat Dolor = Pain Rubor = Redness Tumor = Swelling Function laesa = Loss of
function
Fibrosis =
Build-up of connective (scar) tissue
Lymphostatic fibrosis
= Connective tissue build-up in lymphedema
Radiation fibrosis
= Induration/hardening of tissue in a radiated area
Lymphocele =
Seroma = Pseudocyst
Hemosiderin staining =
Brownish discoloration resulting from venous insufficiency
Lipodermatosclerosis
= Inflammatory change in the skin and subcutaneous tissue due to chronic congestion
Lymphedema = Lymphostatic edema
Protein-rich edema
Lymph stasis
Result of reduced lymph flow = Stagnation of lymph fluid which may result in
lymphedema