Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography: Clinical and Radiological Correlation

Savaş Tepe, Ali Ertan Çapar and Ali Rıza Ercocen

Department of Oncology, Bayindir Hospital, Turkey

^*Correspondance to: Savaş Tepe 

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Abstract:

Purpose: To find correlation between the clinical and pre and postoperative findings and magnetic resonance lymphangiography (MRL) images of the lower extremities.Methods: 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. Clinical correlation and pre and postoperative findings were revealed.Results: Challenges and technique of MRL was reviewed in patients with lower extremity lymphedema.Conclusıon: MRL is an effective and valuable method to examine lymphatics of the thigh, leg and particularly calf of the patients with lymphedema.

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Cite the Article:

Tepe S, Çapar AE, Ercocen AR. Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography: Clinical and Radiological Correlation. Clin Oncol. 2017; 2: 1376.