Non-contrast 3D MR lymphography of retroperitoneal lymphatic aneurysmal dilatation: A continuous spectrum of change from normal variants to cystic lymphangioma

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作者：

Derhy S. ^{[1
]}

El Mouhadi S. ^{[1
]}

Ruiz A. ^{[1
]}

Azizi L. ^{[1
]}

Menu Y. ^{[1
]}

Arrivé L. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Radiology Hospital Saint-Antoine, Faculté de Médecine Pierre et Marie Curie, 75012 Paris

来源：

Insights into Imaging | 2013年 / 4卷 / 6期

关键词：

Lymphatic aneurysmal dilatation; Lymphography; Magnetic resonance; Retroperitoneal;

D O I：

10.1007/s13244-013-0290-4

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摘要：

Objective: Our objective was to demonstrate the characteristic features of retroperitoneal lymphatic aneurysmal dilatation with three-dimensional (3D) magnetic resonance (MR) lymphography. Conclusion: Three-dimensional MR lymphography demonstrates that retroperitoneal lymphatic aneurysmal dilatation exhibits a continuous spectrum of change from normal variants to lymphatic aneurysmal dilatation and so-called cystic lymphangioma. Main Message: • Non-contrast MR lymphography with very heavily T2-weighted fast spin echo sequences is a useful non-invasive technique without the need of contrast medium injection to obtain a unique evaluation of the lymphatic system • To prove the lymphatic origin of a cystic formation, it is essential to demonstrate the communication with retroperitoneal lymphatic vessels • 3D MR lymphography demonstrates that retroperitoneal lymphatic aneurysmal dilatation exhibits a continuous spectrum of change from normal variants to lymphatic aneurysmal dilatation and so-called cystic lymphangioma © 2013 The Author(s).

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