MR lymphangiography

Abstract

Contrast MR lymphangiography with use of gadobenate dimeglumine as the contrast and 3.0 T MR unit is capable to visualize the precise morphological status of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes in lymphedematous limb. In the meantime, it provided the function status of lymph flow transportation in lymphatic and the nodes by real-time observation. This method is minimally invasive, easy, and safe and combines morphological and functional examination in a single acquisition. MRL has been proven to be useful in the diagnosis of peripheral lymphatic system disorders.