Lymphoscintigraphic patterns in lymphedema with normal body mass index, obesity-induced lymphedema, phlebolymphedema, and lipedema.

Authors

Sina Oh, Jaewon Yang, Michael Fediw, Robert Carson Sibley

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Journal of clinical imaging science. Volume 16. Pages 32. Epub Aug 19, 2026.

Abstract

Lower extremity swelling has a broad differential diagnosis, including lymphedema, obesity-induced lymphedema, phlebolymphedema, and lipedema. Although these conditions may appear similar clinically, their pathophysiology and lymphoscintigraphic findings differ. Obesity, venous insufficiency, and abnormal adipose tissue can complicate image interpretation. We present four representative cases to illustrate characteristic imaging patterns across these conditions. These cases highlight the importance of interpreting lymphoscintigraphy in a clinical context.

PMID:
42694790
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 04 Sep 2026.

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