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3D spoiled gradient-echo MRI images obtained at 5 min (A,B), 15 min (C) and 35 min (D) shows the lymphatics (arrows in A,C) with dermal backflow (arrow in B) and faint visualization of the veins at 35 min (arrow in D)
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TI-7, bandwidth 62.5 kHz, matrix 320 x 192, NEX-0.73, thickness 4 mm with 0 interslice gap, FOV 48 x 43.2, and scan time of 28 s). The scan was performed with an eight-channel body array coil. The acquisition was done at 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, and 55 min [Figure 1]. Dilated lymphatic channels were first visualized at 5 min [Figure 1A] followed by 15 min [Figure 1C], 35 min [Figure 1D] and by 55 min, lymphatics up to the groin could be seen [Figure 2]. Dermal backflow [Figure 1B] was noted in the medial aspect of the lower leg at the ulcer site.
3D spoiled gradient-echo MRI image obtained at 55 min shows dilated lymphatics (arrow) reaching upto the groin
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Dilated lymphatic channels were first visualized at 5 min [Figure 1A] followed by 15 min [Figure 1C], 35 min [Figure 1D] and by 55 min, lymphatics up to the groin could be seen [Figure 2].