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Istanbul Tip Fakultesi Dergisi, vol.87, no.3, pp.253-260, 2024 (ESCI)
Peripheral lymphedema occurs because of mechanical or functional obstruction of the lymphatic system. Accurate diagnosis is important for the appropriate management of patients with lymphedema. Lymphoscintigraphy is a useful technique among the first-choice methods to detect lymphedema. Factors affecting the outcome of the test and different test protocols can make it difficult to interpret. The aim of this review is to provide a literature-based overview of the aetiology and diagnostic methods of extremity lymphedema and to summarise the current knowledge on lymphoscintigraphy protocols and interpretation.