title: [Lymphatic system of the tongue and its role in glositis of odontogenic origin].
abstract: In aged persons reduction of diameter of tongue lymphatic capillaries precedes thinning of the Kaarl net. In the process of tongue inflammation, lymphogenic way of inclusion in 6|6 and 8|8 teeth lower area should be stuck out with existence of alleged "Integration Centers". Lymphatic knots and lymphatic ducts are in prevailed placed in corresponding tissues of lower-chin and lower teeth. Lymphatic-muscular system and its anatomical links and age-related changeability raise the special interest during odontogenic infections with tongue inflammation.
authors.forename: M Dzh
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Chkhikvishvili
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002102:Cadaver; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D005928:Glossitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D014059:Tongue / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology