Use of non-contrast MR in diagnosing secondary lymphedema of the upper extremities

The purpose of the study is to determine if a combination of dermal thickening and subcutaneous fluid honeycombing on non-contrast MRI, termed the dermal rim sign (DRS), can be diagnostically analogous to dermal backflow seen on lymphoscintigraphy in patients with secondary upper extremity lymphedema.

Source: Clinical Imaging - September 9, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Geunwon Kim, Kevin Donohoe, Martin P. Smith, Ryoko Hamaguchi, Anna Rose Johnson, Dhruv Singhal, Leo L. Tsai Tags: Breast Imaging Source Type: research