MR lymphography of abdominal and retroperitoneal lymphatic vessels

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Nov;189(5):1051-8. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.2047.

Abstract

Objective: The abdominal and retroperitoneal lymphatic system is characterized by numerous anatomic variations. Our objective is to review MR lymphographic features of normal anatomy and abnormal conditions.

Conclusion: MR lymphography is a noninvasive technique that is well suited for the examination of abdominal and retroperitoneal lymphatic vessels.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lymphatic Vessels / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'
  • Retroperitoneal Space / pathology*