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KMID : 1103720180780010073
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Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
2018 Volume.78 No. 1 p.73 ~ p.76
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Acute Traumatic Lymphedema without Tissue Injury Detected by Lymphoscintigraphy
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Kang Seung-Min
Lee Sang-Mi
Kim Shin-Young
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Abstract
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Lymphedema is an important disease that causes regional swelling. Although it is not life threatening, it significantly affects the physical and psychological status of the patient. Additionally, lymphedema treatment may be difficult, when its diagnosis is delayed. However, it is not possible to conclude a diagnosis of lymphedema, when the clinical history is uncertain. As observed in the current case, lymphedema caused by minor trauma without any fracture or internal wounds, was detected using a lymphoscintigraphy. Hence, even minor trauma can cause lymphedema and a lymphoscintigraphy can provide critical information for the diagnosis of lymphedema. For this reason, a lymphoscintigraphy test is considered in situations where patients there is differential diagnosis of lymphedema.
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KEYWORD
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Lymphedema, Lymphoscintigraphy, Tc-99m-Phytate
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