Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by severe swelling of the limbs or other tissues due to the build-up of fluid that would normally be drained by the
lymphatic system.
The
lymphatic vessels in the villi of the lamina propria were ectatic, and D2-40 positive & CD34 negative stainings were observed (Figure 3).
In this study, we used IHC staining method to identify
lymphatic invasion (using D2-40 marker) in breast cancer specimens.
A mild, focal infiltrate of lymphocytes was observed near
lymphatics (Figure 7(a)).
The discovery of DEC in 1947 was a major breakthrough in the elimination of
lymphatic filariasis.
However, if chylous ascites and retroperitoneal rupture is present at laparotomy, the retroperitoneal space should be explored and the ruptured
lymphatics must be ligated to stop chyle leakage.
The imaging protocol generally consists of a heavily T2-weighted sequence in order to evaluate the extent and distribution of the lymphedema and of a 3D fast spoiled gradient-echo T1-weighted sequence with a fat-saturation technique for the
lymphatic visualization [3, 9,10].
To investigate a possible endothelial damage caused by Tm-DOTMA administration, HE-stained
lymphatic vessels were sectioned after administration of Gd-DO3A-butrol (Figure 3(a)) and Tm-DOTMA (Figure 3(b)).
First case of
lymphatic malformation (LM) was described by Redenbacher in 1828 [2].
The recommended treatment of lymphedema is an association of therapies such as Manual and Mechanical
Lymphatic Therapy, compression mechanisms (stockings and bandages), myolymphokinetic activities, and exercises and care with hygiene [7].
Developmental malformation of the renal
lymphatic system results into failure of
lymphatic tissue to establish communication with rest of
lymphatic system.
Emerging roles of
lymphatics in inflammatory bowel disease.
