NCIt definition : A method used to check the lymphatic system for disease. A radioactive substance that
flows through the lymph ducts and can be taken up by lymph nodes is injected into
the body. A scanner or probe is used to follow the movement of this substance on a
computer screen. Lymphoscintigraphy is used to find the sentinel lymph node (the first
node to receive lymph from a tumor), which may be removed and checked for tumor cells.
Lymphoscintigraphy is also used to diagnose certain diseases or conditions, such as
lymphoma or lymphedema.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A method used to check the lymph system for disease. A radioactive substance
that flows through the lymph ducts and can be taken up by lymph nodes is injected
into the body. A scanner or probe is used to follow the movement of this substance
on a computer screen. Lymphoscintigraphy is used to find the sentinel lymph node (the
first node to receive lymph from a tumor), which may be removed and checked for tumor
cells. Lymphoscintigraphy is also used to diagnose certain diseases or conditions,
such as lymphoma or lymphedema.;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping