Correlation of198Au Abdominal Lymph Scans with Lymphangiograms and Lymph Node Biopsies

A retrospective study was undertaken to determine the correlation between lymph node scan findings and biopsy or lymphangiographic findings. There was good agreement between the lymph scan, lymphangiogram, and biopsy in cases of lymphomatous disease. Correlation between studies in cases of testicular neoplasm was significant, however, the number of cases was small. Poor correlation between studies was seen in cases of carcinoma of the cervix and a group designated as miscellaneous. Except in cases of lymphomatous disease, the use of lymph scanning is not recommended except where there is contraindication to lymphangiography.