A patient with lymphangitis presents with visible red lines on the skin that are tender to the touch. The best explanation for this sign is that
A) lack of movement has caused pooling of lymph in the vessels, which compromised the lymphatic valves, resulting in varicose lymph vessels.
B) red blood cells have infiltrated the lymphatic system.
C) the spleen has overdegraded red blood cells, releasing iron into the lymphatic system.
D) the vasa vasorum on the surface of infected lymph vessels has become inflamed and congested with blood.

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The red lines are due to inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, which can cause congestion and inflammation of the vasa vasorum, the small blood vessels that supply the walls of larger vessels.

A Patient with Lymphangitis Presents with Visible Red Lines on the Skin