Lymphatic disease is a class of disorders which directly affect the components of the lymphatic system.

Examples include Castleman's disease and lymphedema.

Diseases and disorder

Hodgkin's Disease/Hodgkin's Lymphoma Hodgkin lymphoma This is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system. It can start almost anywhere in the body. It is believed to be caused by HIV, Epstein-Barr Syndrome, age, and family history. Symptoms include weight gain, fever, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, itchy skin, fatigue, chest pain, coughing, or trouble swallowing.^{[citation needed]}

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Lymphoma is usually malignant cancer. It is caused by the body producing too many abnormal white blood cells. It is not the same as Hodgkin's Disease. Symptoms usually include painless, enlarged lymph node or nodes in the neck, weakness, fever, weight loss, and anemia.^{[citation needed]}

Lymphadenitis

Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes usually caused by a virus, bacteria or fungi. Symptoms include redness or swelling around the lymph node.^{[citation needed]}