Finding an optimal method for imaging lymphatic vessels of the upper limb

• Published in: European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 555 - 563
• Main Authors: O’Mahony, Susan, Rose, Sarah L., Chilvers, Alison J., Ballinger, James R., Solanki, Chandra K., Barber, Robert W., Mortimer, Peter S., Purushotham, Arnie D., Peters, A. Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany Springer Nature B.V 01.04.2004
• Subjects: Female; Humans; Image Enhancement - methods; Immunoglobulins - administration & dosage; Injections, Subcutaneous - methods; Lymphatic Vessels - diagnostic imaging; Lymphatic Vessels - metabolism; Male; Radionuclide Imaging; Radiopharmaceuticals - administration & dosage; Radiopharmaceuticals - pharmacokinetics; Reproducibility of Results; Sensitivity and Specificity; Technetium - administration & dosage; Technetium - pharmacokinetics; Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin - administration & dosage; Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin - pharmacokinetics; Upper Extremity - diagnostic imaging

Lymphoscintigraphy involves interstitial injection of radiolabelled particulate materials or radioproteins. Although several variations in the technique have been described, their place in clinical practice remains controversial. Traditional diagnostic criteria are based primarily on lymph node appe...