Lymphoscintigraphy is a nuclear medicine imaging technique for mapping the lymphatic system using radiopharmaceuticals or radiotracers. Lymphoscintigraphy is a critical evaluation tool for patients with various malignancies, including breast cancer and melanoma. Identifying sentinel lymph nodes via lymphoscintigraphy facilitates treatment planning and helps patients avoid unnecessary invasive procedures such as lymphadenectomy. Lymphoscintigraphy is a vital evaluation tool for patients with lymphedema unrelated to malignant disease.Lymphoscintigraphy is noninvasive, apart from targeted radiotracer injections, and has a low complication rate while having few contraindications. Applications for lymphoscintigraphy continue to expand as clinicians seek to minimize invasive, sometimes disfiguring, therapies for malignancy. This activity reviews the pertinent anatomy, indications, contraindications, complications, necessary equipment, procedural steps, and clinical application of lymphoscintigraphy and highlights the critical role of the interprofessional team in improving outcomes for patients undergoing this imaging study.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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