Novel Lymphatic Imaging Techniques

• Published in: Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 255 - 261
• Main Author: Dori, Yoav, MD, PhD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Contrast Media - administration & dosage; Dynamic contrast MR lymphangiography; Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine; Humans; Lymphangiography; Lymphatic Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Lymphatic Diseases - physiopathology; Lymphatic Diseases - therapy; Lymphatic flow disorders; Lymphatic leaks; Lymphatic System - diagnostic imaging; Lymphatic System - physiopathology; Lymphography - methods; Lymphoscintigraphy - methods; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Predictive Value of Tests; Prognosis; Pulmonary lymphatic perfusion syndrome; Radiology; Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed Tomography; Dynamic contrast MR lymphangiography; Lymphatic leaks; Pulmonary lymphatic perfusion syndrome; Lymphangiography; Lymphatic flow disorders

The lymphatic system plays an important role in immune regulation, transport of metabolites, and fluid balance. The key circulatory role of the lymphatic system is to transport fluid from tissue back into the venous system via lymphovenous connections. Despite the centuries-old recognition of this k...