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Lymphoscintigraphy for the diagnosis of extremity lymphedema: Current controversies regarding protocol, interpretation, and clinical application
Marco PappalardoMarco PappalardoMing-huei Chengsubject
Protocol (science)medicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industryGeneral MedicineGold standard (test)medicine.disease03 medical and health sciencesextremity lymphedema; lymphatic microsurgery; lymphedema diagnosis; Lymphedema Grading System; lymphoscintigraphy; Humans; Lymphedema; Lymphoscintigraphy0302 clinical medicineLymphedemaOncology030220 oncology & carcinogenesismedicineHumans030211 gastroenterology & hepatologySurgeryLymphedemaRadiologybusinessLymphoscintigraphydescription
Appropriate diagnosis, staging and a further selection of the best treatment are fundamental for the management of patients with extremity lymphedema. Several clinical and imaging tools have been described for these purposes. Lymphoscintigraphy is still considered the gold standard imaging modality for diagnosing lymphedema. However, protocol variability and poor image resolution can make the interpretation challenging. Here, we reviewed technical aspects of lymphoscintigraphy, interpretation of the lymphoscintigraphy findings, staging, and its clinical application.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-01 | Journal of Surgical Oncology |