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Nemechkina A.O.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre

Nikitina E.A.

Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute

Tokaev V.K.

Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute

Davydov D.V.

Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center

Modern diagnosis of lymphedema

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Nemechkina A.O., Nikitina E.A., Tokaev V.K., Davydov D.V.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3‑2): 104‑109

DOI: 10.17116/plast.hirurgia2025032104

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MODERN DIAGNOSIS OF LYMPHEDEMA
MODERN DIAGNOSIS OF LYMPHEDEMA

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Nemechkina AO, Nikitina EA, Tokaev VK, Davydov DV. Modern diagnosis of lymphedema. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2025;(3‑2):104‑109. (In Russ., In Engl.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia2025032104

Подписка 2026 Пластическая хирургия и эстетическая медицина (Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine)
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Abstract:

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and accounts for 22.5% of all malignant neoplasms. One of the most common complications after breast cancer treatment is lymphedema. Various instrumental methods are used for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of treatment effectiveness for this side effect. This review examines the principles, capabilities and clinical applications of these methods in diagnosis and monitoring of lymphedema, as well as their role in selecting the optimal treatment strategy.

Keywords:

breast cancer
lymphedema
diagnosis

Authors:

Nemechkina A.O.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Research Radiological Centre

Nikitina E.A.

Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute

Tokaev V.K.

Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute

Davydov D.V.

Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center

Received:

07.05.2025

Accepted:

14.07.2025

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