A red streak that follows the course of the lymphatic collecting duct is a finding associated with:
A) Hodgkin disease.
B) lymphangitis.
C) lymphedema.
D) lymphoma.

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Lymphangitis-inflammation of the lymphatic vessels-is evident by a red streak that follows the course of the inflamed lymphatic duct. Hodgkin disease and lymphoma refer to malignancies manifested primarily by nodal enlargements; lymphedema is lymph swelling that distinguishes itself from interstitial edema because it does not pit.

A Red Streak That Follows the Course of the Lymphatic