@article{article_1452389, title={LYMPHEDEMA AND PERIPHERAL LYMPHOSCINTIGRAPHY}, journal={Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine}, volume={87}, pages={253–260}, year={2024}, DOI={10.26650/IUITFD.1452389}, author={Mudun, Ayşe}, keywords={Peripheral lymphedema, lymphoscintigraphy, scin tigraphy protocols}, abstract={Peripheral lymphedema occurs because of mechanical or func tional obstruction of the lymphatic system. Accurate diagnosis is important for the appropriate management of patients with lymphedema. Lymphoscintigraphy is a useful technique among the first-choice methods to detect lymphedema. Factors affect ing the outcome of the test and different test protocols can make it difficult to interpret. The aim of this review is to provide a literature-based overview of the aetiology and diagnostic meth ods of extremity lymphedema and to summarise the current knowledge on lymphoscintigraphy protocols and interpretation.}, number={3}, publisher={Istanbul University}