[Lymphedema and lymphangioscintigraphy].
BACKGROUND
The diagnoses of lymphoedema is generally based on clinical examination. Sometimes supplementary laboratory techniques are required.


METHODS
A practical lymphangioscintigraphic method is described based on a survey of the literature and trial and error in a series of about 40 patients. The method gives an excellent picture of lymphatic pathology and the lymph stasis present in most lymphoedema patients.


RESULTS
The use of the method in 48 patients is reported. An abnormal scintigraphic pattern was seen in 25 patients. In 20 cases with a well established clinical diagnose, the lymphangioscintigram was positive in 15 cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Lymphangioscintigraphy is a non-invasive method recommendable as first choice in supplementary examination of lymphoedema.
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Norsk Lymfødemklinikk, Oslo.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D061305:Lymphoscintigraphy; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin
D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin