Lympografi Lain
Lympografi Lain
Lympografi Lain
By
Dr/ Dina Metwaly
lymphatic system
it is part of thecirculatory system, comprising a
network oflymphatic vesselsthat carry a clear
fluid
called
lymphdirectionally
towards
the
heart.
Transports
fats
from
digestive
system
Slide 12.1
Lymphatic System
Thymus
Gland
Lymph
Vessels
Lymph Nodes
Spleen
Tonsils
Lymphatic Capillaries
Lymphatic Vessels
Returns
fluid
to
circulatory
Thoracic duct
Lymph Nodes
Filter lymph before it is returned
to the blood
Defense cells in nodes:
Medulla houses macrophages
which
engulf
and
destroy
foreign substances
Cortex nurtures lymphocytes
which
provide
immune
Lymphoid Organs
Several
other
organs
contribute to lymphatic
function
1.
Spleen
2.
Thymus
3.
Tonsils
4.
Peyers patches
Figure 12.5
The Spleen
Filters blood
The Thymus
Produces
hormones
thymosin)
lymphocytes
to
(like
program
Tonsils
Tonsillitis
is
caused
by
Lymphography
General
term
applied
to
the
nodes
(lymphadenography):
radiographic visualization of the
lymph nodes .
Lymph
Vessels:
endovascular
Indications
Edema
in
Visualization
limbs
of
by
vessel
obstruction
Infections
Size,
shape,
enlarged nodes
location
of
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Pre Procedure
Obtain PT history
Obtain PT consent
Contrast
Oil based
Ethiodal
Lipodal
visualization
of
superficial
collectors
after
2.
Filming
After 1 hour
24 hrs
After 1 hour=
Lymphangiograms
of
the
lymph
Lymphadenograms
upper limb
lymphography
Upper Limb
Lymphography
b)
homogeneous
a) filling
b) Nodal
features
of
high
diagnostic accuracy
Figure:
Lymphogram
shows
Normal
appearance of the thoracic duct. the termination
of the thoracic duct at the left subclavianjugular venous anastomosis at the base of the
neck
Iliopelvic-aortic Lymphatic
System
Iliopelvic Abdominoaortic
Lymph Nodes
Inguinal Region
Lymphography
complications
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Post Procedure
1.
Accompanied by a fever
2.
3.
Conclusion
demonstrating
internal
architectural
highly
valuable
advantage
makes
Lymphography
still
has
cornerstone
role
in
Q & A?