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The lymphatic system: A historical perspective
Author(s) -
Loukas Marios,
Bellary Sharath S.,
Kuklinski Michael,
Ferrauiola Julie,
Yadav Abha,
Shoja Mohammadali M.,
Shaffer Kitt,
Tubbs R. Shane
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.21194
Subject(s) - lymphatic system , medicine , immune system , lymphedema , perspective (graphical) , intensive care medicine , cancer , pathology , immunology , artificial intelligence , breast cancer , computer science
The study of the lymphatic system has a lengthy history, with many notable medical minds making important contributions. We now appreciate that this system is an essential component of the immune system, as well as vital to the maintenance of fluid homeostasis within the body. A good knowledge of the lymphatic system is clinically important concerning cancer, edema, surgery, and the immune response. This article reviews the history of the evolution and discovery of the lymphatic system. Clin. Anat. 24:807–816, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc