Lymphangiogram
From DrKoop's partner site on prostate, ProstateCommons.com
Lymphography; Lymphangiography Normal Values What abnormal results mean Enlarged nodes (swollen glands) that have a foamy appearance may indicate a lymphatic cancer. Nodes or parts of the nodes that do not fill with the contrast material may indicate a cancer spreading throughout the system. Blockage of the lymph vessels may be caused by tumor, infection, trauma, or previous lymphatic surgery.
Review Date: 05/03/2006  advertisement
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