Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following terms refers to enlarged, red, and tender lymph nodes?

Which of the following terms refers to enlarged, red, and tender lymph nodes?
a) Lymphadenitis
Acute lymphadenitis is demonstrated by enlarged, red and tender lymph nodes.
b) Lymphangitis
Lymphangitis is an acute inflammation of the lymphatic channels.
c) Lymphedema
Lymphedema is demonstrated by swelling of tissues in the extremities because of an increased quantity of lymph that results from an obstruction of lymphatic vessels.
d) Elephantiasis
Elephantiasis refers to a condition in which chronic swelling of the extremity recedes only slightly with elevation.