Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography: Clinical and Radiological Correlation

Savaş Tepe, Ali Ertan Çapar and Ali Rıza Ercocen

Bayindir Hospital, İstanbul, İçerenköy, Turkey

^*Correspondance to: SavaşTepe 

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Abstract:

Aim of this study is to search the correlation between the clinical and pre and post operative findings and three dimensional Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography (MRL) images of the lower extremities. Total of 10 patients with primary and secondary lymphedema of the lower legs (2 males, 8 females, range 15-80, mean age of 36) were retrospectively evaluated, challenges and technique of MRL were reviewed in patients with lower extremity lymphedema. Demonstration of lymphatics, venules, lymph nodes and surgical lymphaticovenular anastomosis is a lately utilized radiological method which diagnoses presence, extent, intensity of lymphedema; maps and identifies lymphatic vessels; and guides for surgical planning. MRL maintains volumetric datasets that are high in resolution to determine the existence and intensity of lymphedema; illustrates superficial lymphatic vessels; provides anatomic and morphologic information. All our patients were referred by the Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery Department. In close relationship we have discussed the results of pre and post operative versions of MRL with them and finally prepared an MRL report that would fulfil their needs. Value of the radiology report for the surgeon in an MRL examination is also emphasized.

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Tepe S, Çapar AE, Ercocen AR. Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography: Clinical and Radiological Correlation. Clin Oncol. 2017; 2: 1362.