MRI Lymphangiography for Leg Swelling
Author Information
Author(s): Kamble Ravindra B, Shetty Roshan, Diwakar N, Madhusudan G
Primary Institution: BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore, India
Hypothesis
Can MRI lymphangiography effectively visualize lymphatic channels in patients with secondary lymphedema?
Conclusion
The MRI lymphangiography technique successfully demonstrated lymphatic channels in a patient with secondary lymphedema.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had progressive leg swelling following total hysterectomy and radiation therapy.
- Doppler and MRI angiography showed normal venous and arterial systems.
- Dilated lymphatic channels were visualized at multiple time points after contrast injection.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special MRI technique to see the lymphatic system in a woman's leg that was swollen after surgery and treatment for cancer.
Methodology
MRI lymphangiography was performed using subcutaneous injection of gadopentetate and imaging at various time intervals.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 52-year-old female patient with a history of endometrial carcinoma.
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