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Lymphatic drainage

Lymphatic system

Lymphography; Lymphangiography

Risks related to the injection of the dye (contrast medium) may include:

• Allergic reaction
• Fever
• Infection
• Inflammation of the lymph vessels

There is low radiation exposure. However, most experts feel that the risk of most x-rays is smaller than other risks we take every day. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the x-ray.

The dye (contrast medium) can stay in the lymph nodes for up to 2 years.

Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Benjamin Taragin MD, Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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