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Lymphoscintigraphy

Meaning

Lymphoscintigraphy is a specialized nuclear medicine imaging technique used in the clinical setting to non-invasively visualize and assess the function and structural integrity of the lymphatic system. This diagnostic procedure is considered the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of lymphedema, mapping lymphatic drainage pathways, and identifying sentinel lymph nodes in cancer staging. It provides a dynamic, functional assessment of lymph flow that is crucial for guiding surgical and therapeutic management.