Lymphscintigraphy is a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualize the lymphatic system. It is used to diagnose and evaluate a variety of conditions, including lymphedema, cancer, and infections.
The word “lymphscintigraphy” is derived from the Greek words “lymph” (water), “scintilla” (spark), and “graphy” (writing). The term “lymph” refers to the clear fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and nodes that helps to drain fluid and waste products from the body. The term “scintilla” refers to the radioactive tracer that is used in lymphscintigraphy. The term “graphy” refers to the process of recording the radioactive tracer as it travels through the lymphatic system.
