Karen I. Ramirez-Suarez, Luis Octavio Tierradentro-Garcia, David M. Biko, Hansel J. Otero, Ammie M. White, Yoav Dori, Christopher L. Smith, Seth Vatsky, Jordan B. Rapp
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania.
United States
Pediatric Radiology
Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52: 1862-1876
DOI: 10.1007/s00247-022-05449-w
Abstract
Congenital heart disease can lead to various lymphatic complications including traumatic leaks, lymphatic overproduction, conduction abnormalities or lymphedema. Advancements in the imaging of central lymphatics and guided interventions have improved outcomes in these children. Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) lymphangiography allows for the assessment of abnormal lymphatic drainage. This technique is preferred for evaluating lymphatic conditions such as plastic bronchitis, chylothorax, chyloptysis, chylopericardium, protein-losing enteropathy and chylous ascites, among other lymphatic disorders. In this review, we discuss lymphatic abnormalities encountered on MRI in children with congenital heart disease. We also briefly review treatment options.
Category
Review Articles Concerning Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Pulmonary Lymphatic Disease
Diagnostic Testing for Pulmonary Vascular Disease. Non-invasive Testing
Surgical and Catheter-mediated Interventions for Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication
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