Objective Currently, lymphedema (LED) is typically diagnosed clinically on the basis of a
patient's history and characteristic physical findings. Whereas the diagnosis of LED is
sometimes confirmed by lymphoscintigraphy (LSG), the technique is limited in both its ability
to identify disease and to guide therapy. Recent advancements provide opportunities for
new imaging techniques not only to assist in the diagnosis of LED, based on anatomic
changes, but also to assess contractile function and to guide therapeutic intervention. The …