New diagnostic modalities in lymphedema
Sarah THOMIS University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium Abstract Introduction: Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive, and debilitating disease. An early and accurate diagnosis and treatment is very important to alter the normal progression of the disease. When lymphedema is diagnosed late, the options for treatment are diminished as fibrous tissue is formed. Until recently, lymphoscintigraphy was considered the gold-standard diagnostic technique; however, other new and renewed diagnostic tools have emerged. This article provides an overview of the available diagnostic tools based on the findings from a literature search. Methods: A literature search for each of the diagnostic tools was performed. Results: Diagnostic…