It is mainly classified on the basis of the lymphocytes which are reduced. If all of them are reduced then the present term is used. In case of T lympho cytopenia the T lymphocytes are very few. The remaining lymphocytes are normal in number. The HIV infection which causes the AIDS may cause this condition. [...]

It is defined as a condition in which there is a low level of lymphocytes in the blood. It is also known as the lymphopenia. These are a type of white blood cells which play a role in the immune system. The excessive level of lymphocytes is known as the lymphocytosis. The lymphopenia is a [...]

The complications associated with this condition are bleeding, cellulitis (an inflammation of body tissue) and the leakage of lymph fluid. They may also form the lymph angiosarcoma. These conditions also develop due to the extensive radiotherapy. The cystic hygroma can cause dysphagia, respiratory troubles and infections. The patients suffering from these conditions must receive a [...]

The abdominal cystic lymphangioma occur rarely. They make around 4 percent of all tumors and one fourth of the benign vascular tumors in children. No racial predominance is seen and the incidence of this disease is equal in both the sexes. It can occur at any age and half of them are seen at the [...]

The prognosis of lymphangioma is generally excellent. The lymphangiomas provide a temporary relief and they should be removed by surgery. The lymphangioma heals with the flash lamp dye laser. This can also cause the port wine stains along with the vascular lesions. The removal of abnormal tissues occurs in the cystic hygroma. The complete removal [...]

The main cause of this condition is the blockage of lymphatic system. It occurs as the fetus is developed and the symptoms appear when the baby is born. The blockage of the lymphatic system is attributed to the maternal alcohol use and viral infections. The lymph sac remains separated from the rest of lymphatic system. [...]

Mainly there are three different types of lymphangioma with different symptoms. The size of vessels helps to differentiate the different types of lymphangioma. There is a dysfunction of the lymphatic system and the circum scriptum lymphangioma is found on the surface of skin and the other types occur in the deeper parts of skin. The [...]

It is defined as a condition in which there is a blockage in the lymphatic system. It is rare and congenital condition. It is benign in nature. It leads to the aggregation of fluid and forms bubble below the skin. It is associated with the karyotype problems like turner and Down syndrome. The lymph vessels [...]

It is defined as a syndrome in which the lymph vessels are not fully formed. It is a congenital condition. It is autosomal recessive disorder and its genetic cause is unidentified. Some suggest that the chromosome 15 q is involved. As the lymph vessels are involved it is considered to be lymphangiogenetic in origin. It [...]