Disorder  Meaning

Oedema   Soft tissue swelling – fluid retention.

Hodgkin’s Disease   Cancer of the lymphatic system.

Non Hodgkin’s lymphoma   Cancer of the lymphoid tissue.

Glandular fever
Viral infection causing sore throat and temperature.

Lymphadenitis An infection of the lymph nodes.

Lupus
An autoimmune disease where the body starts to attack healthy cells, tissues and organs.

Cellulitis
A skin infection of the deeper layers of the skin that can spread to other parts of the body.