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Thoracic Duct
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Lillis Anna,  Krishnamurthy Ramkumar,  Boe Brian,  Setty Bhuvana,  Sena Laureen,  Krishnamurthy Rajesh

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 018

Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR Lymphangiography (DCMRL) allows evaluation of the central conducting lymphatics in patients with central lymphatic flow dysfunction. Direct injection of gadolinium contrast into inguinal lymph nodes followed by serial imaging allows visualization of lymphatic channels and lymphodynamics. This study reviews the DCMRLs performed at our institution over a 2 year period including indications, findings and impact on clinical management. Read More

Authors:  Lillis Anna , Krishnamurthy Ramkumar , Boe Brian , Setty Bhuvana , Sena Laureen , Krishnamurthy Rajesh

Keywords:  MR Lymphangiography, Thoracic Duct, Lymphatic

Gurevich Alexey,  Itkin Maxim,  Rabinowitz Deborah

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-006

Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) a highly morbid disease characterized by loss of serum proteins into the bowel. The etiology of idiopathic PLE has been poorly understood and no therapy has been available. We present a case series of 3 patients with idiopathic PLE successfully diagnosed using a combination of Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MR (DCMRL) hepatic, mesenteric, lymphangiography and treated with retrograde endoscopic glue embolization. Read More

Authors:  Gurevich Alexey , Itkin Maxim , Rabinowitz Deborah

Keywords:  Lymphatic Imaging, Thoracic Duct Patency