(swollen and tender lymph nodes). Mono may be called glandular fever as well because of the swelling in the lymph nodes. Fevers can get as high as 102 degrees Fahrenheit and may remain high for 3-4 weeks. Other symptoms include enlargement of the spleen and liver‚ fatigue‚ loss of appetite‚ periorbital edema (swelling of the tissue around the eyes)‚ petechiae (tiny bruising like spots on the roof of mouth)‚ and a fine rash. The white blood cell and liver enzyme counts are elevated‚ and anemia can
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tissue. It hold the macrophages and changes the number of lymphocytes. It is an important part of the immune system. The Lymphoid tissue can be found in the follicles. Lymphoid organs are discrete and encapsulated. The main lymphoid organs are the spleen‚
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thymus. There‚ the organ programs the cells to attack antigens that invade the body and to not attack normal cells in the body itself. Once matured‚ these T lymphocytes‚ or T cells‚ circulate through the bloodstream and collect in the lymph organs‚ the spleen and lymph nodes‚ for future use. Lymph nodes - Lymph nodes act as filters or traps for foreign particles and are important in the proper functioning of the immune system. They are packed tightly with the white blood cells called lymphocytes and
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enlarged‚ tendr gallbladder suggests acute cholecystitis. The area is painful to fist percussion‚ and inspiratory arrest (Murphy sig) is present. An enlarged tender gallbladder feels like a sausage and occurs when it is filled with stones. •Enlarged spleen: Spleen enlarges down to the midline‚ or when extreme down to the medial edge. When splenomegaly occurs with acute infections (mono) it is moderately enlarged and soft with rounded edges. When the result is of chronic cause‚ the enlargement is firm or
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transcripts of present study with studies conducted worldwide Table-14 represents the clinical data of the patients‚ at the time of their first diagnosis with CML. Table 14: Clinical data of CML patients Sample Transcript Sex age Ph Platelet (lac) Spleen (cm) Hb (g/dL) TLC (lac) CML 1 b3a2 M 22 + 1.5 15 10.1 3.79 CML 4 b3a2 M 48 + 6.47 N.P 13.4 0.585 CML 5 b3a2 M 32 + 4.9 20 9 1.98 CML 6 b3a2 M 31 + 3.5 >20 9 3.65 CML 12 b2a2 F 26 + 4.16 >10 8 1.16 CML 13 b3a2 M 24 + 2.96 8 12.7 2.66 CML 16
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anti-leukemia activity; 3. radiation therapy to kill cancer cells by exposure to high-energy radiation; 4. stem cell transplantation (SCT) to enable treatment with high doses of chemotherapy and radiation therapy; and 5. surgery to remove an enlarged spleen or to install a venous access device (large plastic tube) to give medications and withdraw blood samples. Hemophilia Causes The cause of hemophilia is genetic Symptoms Common symptoms of hemophilia are: bleeding into joints (knees‚ elbows
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the diaphragm is separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. In the abdominal cavity‚ the liver is seen along with the stomach (shapes like a big balloon)‚ which is underneath the liver. The spleen is located on the left side of the stomach and the pancreas is located over the spleen. As the gallbladder is attach to the liver (right side). Therefore‚ behind the liver were the kidneys and behind that were the intestines large and small. This was a very good experience for me because
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Chapter 20- List the functions of the lymphatic vessels. The function of the lymphatic vessels‚ or lymphatic’s‚ is an elaborate system of drainage vessels that collect the excess protein-containing interstitial fluid and return it to the bloodstream. Describe the structure and distribution of lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic collecting vessels have the same three tunics as veins‚ but the collecting vessels are thinner walled‚ have more internal valves‚ and anastomose more. The lymphatic
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Sports Massage Benefits to the Lymphatic system The Structure and Function of the Lymphatic System The lymphatic system originates from blood plasma and is a constant circulation. It consists of complex capillary networks which collect the lymph in various organs. There is an elaborate system of collecting vessels which travel the lymph from the capillaries through lymphatic vessels‚ lymph nodes‚ larger lymphatic vessels to lymph trunks and finally to the large veins of the neck at the junction
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Organs in 9 Regions of Abdomen Location of various organs in the Abdomen according to the region Abdomen Regions Organs Right Hypochondrium Liver‚ Gallbladder‚ Right Kidney‚ Small Intestine Left Hypochondrium Spleen‚ Colon‚ Left Kidney‚ Pancreas Epigastrium Stomach‚ Liver‚ Pancreas‚ Duodenum‚ Spleen‚ Adrenal Glands Right Lumber Region Gallbladder‚ Liver‚ Right Colon Left Lumber Region Descending Colon‚ Left Kidney Umbilical Region Umbilicus‚ Jejunum‚ Ileum‚ Duodenum Right Iliac Fossa Appendix‚ Cecum Left
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