Lymphatic diathesis - genetically caused failure of the lymphatic system bound to lowered function of a thymic gland as the basic organ, supervising maturing of lymphocytes; it is characterized by a proof hyperadenosis, dysfunction endocrine systems (hypoadrenalism), predilection to allergic reactions and infectious diseases. Is available incomplete, and partial abaissement of lymphocytic functions (a partial failure), features of a dysplasia (hypoplasia) are found out. One, from displays of a lymphatic diathesis can be a pathology of local immunity of mucosas, a failure of synthesis of secretory immunoglobulins.

Clinical picture. A dysplastic body build - often short trunk, a little bit extended extremities. A skin the acyanotic, weakly developed hypotonic musculation. Lymph nodes are enlarged, tonsils and adenoides quaggy.