What are Lymphatic Abnormalities?

Lymphatic Abnormalities
Axial contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) image (A) showing mesenteric lymphatic malformation as a low attenuation lesion (arrows). Coronal reformatted CECT image (B) showing a mesenteric lymphatic malformation with peripheral thin contrast enhancement (arrow). Axial non-contrast CT image (C) showing punctate calcific focus (short arrow) within the lymphatic malformation (arrow). Abdominal lymphatic malformation: Spectrum of imaging findings: Imaging. Not altered. CC.

Lymphatic abnormalities are disorders affecting the lymphatic vessels, secondary development allied with cancer, and inflammation.

Examples of lymphatic abnormalities include:

  • Lymphedema
  • Lymphangitis