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  1. Lymphatic System: Function, Conditions & Disorders

    Overview What is the lymphatic system? Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid (lymph) back into your …

  2. Lymphatic Drainage Massage: What It Is & Benefits - Cleveland Clinic

    Sep 19, 2024 · During lymph drainage, a healthcare provider will use light pressure and strategic massage techniques to prepare and clear your lymphatic system. The session usually starts …

  3. Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    What is lymphoma? “Lymphoma” is the general term for cancer in your lymphatic system — the network of tissues, vessels and organs that help your body fight infection. It’s considered a …

  4. Lymph Node Locations & Function - Cleveland Clinic

    Mar 19, 2025 · Lymph nodes are connected by tubes (lymphatic vessels) that collect excess fluid — lymph — from around your cells. As the lymph moves through your lymph nodes, immune …

  5. Lymphedema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    When your lymphatic system doesn’t work well, your body accumulates fluid and may begin to swell. The swelling typically affects your arms and legs, but it can affect other areas of your …

  6. Immune System Function, Conditions & Disorders - Cleveland Clinic

    Your immune system is your body’s first-line defense against invaders like germs. It helps protect you from getting sick and promotes healing when you’re unwell or injured.

  7. Lymphangitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Overview What is lymphangitis? Lymphangitis is inflammation of your lymph vessels. Your lymph vessels are part of your lymphatic system. They transport lymphatic fluid away from tissues …

  8. Lymphangiography: What It Is, Purpose, Procedure & Risks

    May 10, 2022 · Lymph is a clear liquid that acts as a filter throughout your body, collecting excess fluid and waste. The lymphatic system also includes lymph nodes, glands that produce cells to …

  9. Lymphoscintigraphy: What It Is, Procedure & Side Effects

    Healthcare providers use it to take detailed pictures of your lymphatic system. It helps them locate your lymph nodes, see the pattern of lymph node drainage and determine if you have certain …

  10. Hodgkin Lymphoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland …

    Feb 6, 2025 · Hodgkin lymphoma is a group of blood cancers that start in lymphocytes — white blood cells in your lymphatic system. Most start in the lymph nodes in your neck or chest cavity.