Lymphoscintigraphy of lower limb edema
H Zimmerman, CK Fessa, MA Rossleigh… - Clinical Nuclear …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Lymphedema of the lower limbs is a well-known chronic condition. The cause of
lymphedema can be either primary or secondary. Lymphoscintigraphy is a simple and
reliable method for evaluation of lymphatic function. We illustrate the different lymph
drainage patterns in 4 cases of lower limb edema, with either primary or secondary causes.
In all cases, planar images were obtained after bipedal administration of 99m Tc antimony
sulfur colloid.
lymphedema can be either primary or secondary. Lymphoscintigraphy is a simple and
reliable method for evaluation of lymphatic function. We illustrate the different lymph
drainage patterns in 4 cases of lower limb edema, with either primary or secondary causes.
In all cases, planar images were obtained after bipedal administration of 99m Tc antimony
sulfur colloid.