[Value of computer tomography in clarifying lymphedema of the leg after treated gynecologic cancers]

Lymph edema of leg following treated carcinoma of female genitals must not necessarily becaused by rising of a new tumor. Clarifying the reason does not succeed in every case, if the conventional examination methods are used. An accurate and early diagnosis is possible by computed tomography (CT). The diagnostic value of CT, lymphography, urography, isotope renography and sonography is discussed.