Chapter 21.1, Problem 1WDT

Summary Introduction

To predict: What may occur with respect to lymphatic drainage if a group of lymph nodes and their associated lymph vessels are surgically removed, as it might occur when breast cancer has metastasized.

Concept introduction: The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues of the body is called edema. Edema usually occurs in the lungs, legs, and other skin dependent areas. Edema leads to enlargement or swelling of tissues due to fluid accumulation majorly caused because of the removal of or damage of the lymph node.