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

CONCLUSIONS: DRS on non-contrast MRI is highly predictive of dermal backflow and correlates with clinical measures of lymphedema severity. DRS may be used as an independent diagnostic biomarker to identify patients who would benefit from dedicated exams.PMID:34534773 | DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2021.08.018

Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - September 17, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Geunwon Kim Kevin Donohoe Martin P Smith Ryoko Hamaguchi Anna Rose Johnson Dhruv Singhal Leo L Tsai Source Type: research