A lymphoscintigram is a type of imaging study used to evaluate the lymphatic system, particularly to visualize lymph nodes and lymphatic pathways. It is typically used to identify sentinel lymph nodes, which are the first nodes where cancer is likely to spread from a primary tumor.
Lymphoscintigraphy is commonly used in the staging and management of cancers such as breast cancer and melanoma. By identifying sentinel lymph nodes, it helps in determining if cancer has spread and in planning appropriate surgical and treatment strategies.
