Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
The Lymphatic System and Lymphoedema: The Essentials
City St George's, University of London (formerly St George's)
This course examined the lymphatic system's anatomy, physiology, and genetic foundations, using clinical cases to illustrate its roles in fluid balance, immune defence, and hereditary conditions. Topics covered included the basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, preservation of fluid homeostasis, secondary lymphoedema and its treatment and primary lymphoedema and genetic inheritance.
3 weeks, 4 hours per week
Professor Kristina Gordon
Consultant & Honorary Reader in Dermatology and Lymphovascular Medicine
City St George's, University of London (formerly St George's)
Professor Pia Ostergaard
Professor of Human Genetics
City St George's, University of London (formerly St George's)
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.
- Summarise the important role the lymphatic system plays in preservation of fluid balance and host defence.
- Explore the health implications of developing secondary lymphoedema.
- Identify primary lymphoedema as a cause of lower limb swelling, and understand how to investigate with imaging and genetic testing.
Syllabus
• Basic anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
• The impact of lymphatic function/dysfunction in clinical medicine
• Preservation of fluid balance (fluid homeostasis)
• Host defence (Immune surveillance)
• Secondary lymphoedema and its treatment
• Primary lymphoedema and genetic inheritance
• Methods of investigation for the lymphatic system
Issued on 16th December 2025
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