Lymphoscintigraphy is a imaging technique used in diagnosis of lymphedema, or lymphatic spread from different types of cancer.
Primary lymphedema occurs without obvious cause and can present at different stages.
Secondary lymphedema is a fairly common condition in people with or being treated for breast, prostate, bladder, uterine, skin, or lymphatic cancer. The condition is debilitating through cosmetic abnormalities and other complications that arise. In lymphedema the flow of lymph is hindered or blocked. There are no drugs currently available in the U.S. to treat this disorder. One treatment that seems promising is Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy.