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Role of CT in the diagnosis of primary lymphedema of the lower limb

Conference · · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5551520
Twelve patients with primary lymphedema of the lower limb were examined with computed tomography (CT). A characteristic honeycomb pattern of the subcutaneous compartment was seen in 10 of these patients. CT scans in nine other patients with swollen leg secondary to chronic venous disease or lipedema did not show this characteristic pattern. CT may be helpful in the differential diagnosis of a swollen leg, thus obviating venography or lymphangiography.
Research Organization:
Hammersmith Hospital, London, England
OSTI ID:
5551520
Report Number(s):
CONF-8504141-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Journal Volume: 144:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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