A-axillary US
B-axillary MR
D-no imaging
The diagnosis of lymphedema is a clinical one and no additional imaging is usually needed, although the patient should continue to receive routine mammographic followup for her other breast.
A-axillary ultrasound:
No, the diagnosis of lymphedema is a clinical one and there is no need to perform axillary ultrasound. Axillary ultrasound can show adenopathy, or vascular compromise, but this condition is due to blockage in lymphatics, not axillary vessels.
MG in lymphedema
What imaging would you order?
C-mammogram
D-no imaging
set up each as a link with answer D correct
C-mammogram-
No, mammography is not performed after mastectomy. It is important to remember to continue to perform routine diagnostic mammography on the opposite side, however.
B-axillary MRI:
No, the diagnosis of lymphedema is a clinical one and there is no need to perform axillary MRI.
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