Lymphoscintigraphic findings in chylous reflux in a lower extremity

Clin Nucl Med. 2007 Sep;32(9):725-8. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e318123eddd.

Abstract

Lymphoscintigraphy is a useful and safe tool for the diagnostic evaluation of a swollen extremity. Unilateral leg swelling with cutaneous chylous vesicles is a common manifestation of chylous reflux. The authors present a case of chylous reflux in an 11-year-old boy who presented with swelling and skin lesions of the left lower extremity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Chyle / diagnostic imaging*
  • Edema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid*

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid