Complex lymphatic anomalies include a variety of disorders with overlapping clinical, histological and imaging features. The often-confusing nomenclature used for lymphatic anomalies limits timely diagnosis and treatment. The updated 2018 classification of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies divides lymphatic anomalies into several subsets.1 Newer imaging techniques including intranodal and magnetic resonance lymphangiography have improved our understanding of anatomy and function of the lymphatic system. Advances in medical, interventional, and surgical treatments have opened a realm of new therapeutic options for patients with complex lymphatic disorders.
Keywords: Lymphatic; lymphangiography; lymphatic flow; lymphatic leak.
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