Lymphoscintigraphy in gynecologic malignancies

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Semin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0001-2998(83)80036-1· OSTI ID:5777976

Bloomer, W D

Lymphoscintigraphy is an easily performed noninvasive procedure that offers the potential to detect small numbers of ascitic tumor cells and early diaphragmatic tumor involvement. Moreover, it can be used to delineate and define abnormalities in lymph nodes that are not routinely visualized by bipedal contrast lymphangiography, ultrasound or computed tomography. Lymphoscintigraphy is recommended as an important investigative and adjunctive procedure in diagnosing gynecologic malignancies; there does not appear to be sufficient sensitivity and specificity to justify its routine clinical use.

• Research Organization: Joint Center for Radiation Therapy, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
• OSTI ID: 5777976
• Journal Information: Semin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 13:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
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ASCITES
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UROGENITAL SYSTEM DISEASES
COLLOIDS
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
DISPERSIONS
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
NEOPLASMS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
SYMPTOMS
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