Lawrence L. Tretbar ⋅ Cheryl L. Morgan ⋅ B.B. Lee ⋅
Simon J. Simonian ⋅ Benoit Blondeau

2008

Diagnosis and Treatment

Lymphology is finally recognized by American medicine as a distinct medical specialty. Its acceptance has no doubt been hastened by a more complete understanding of the embryologic and microscopic changes found in lymphatic diseases. Technologic advances (e.g., scanning electron microscopy or lymphangioscintigraphy) have also contributed to our understanding of the lymphatic system.