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[Lymphedema and lymphangioscintigraphy]
1Norsk Lymfødemklinikk, Oslo.
Introduction:
The diagnoses of lymphoedema is generally based on clinical examination. Sometimes supplementary laboratory techniques are required.
Material And 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.
Interpretation:
Lymphangioscintigraphy is a non-invasive method recommendable as first choice in supplementary examination of lymphoedema.
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