Question

Pick up the wrongly matched pair.

• A. Lymphoedema — Swelling
• B. Lymphangitis — Inflammation in lymph vessels
• C. Lymphadenitis — Inflammation in lymph glands
• D. Lymphoma — Filariasis

Hint:

Remember: Lymphoma is cancer of lymphatic tissue; Filariasis is a parasitic disease causing swelling; Lymphoedema is non-infectious swelling due to lymph blockages.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

(1) Lymphoedema — Swelling: Correct. Lymphoedema is a condition of localised fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. (2) Lymphangitis — Inflammation in lymph vessels: Correct. It is the inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. (3) Lymphadenitis — Inflammation in lymph glands: Correct. This refers to swollen and inflamed lymph nodes, often due to infection. (4) Lymphoma — Filariasis: Incorrect. Lymphoma is a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system, while Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like filarial worms, often leading to swelling (elephantiasis), but not lymphoma.