TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Nuclear Imaging of the Lymphatic System A1 - Bhambhvani, Pradeep G. A1 - O'Malley, Janis P. A2 - Dieter, Robert S. A2 - Dieter, Raymond A. A2 - Dieter, Raymond A. PY - 2011 T2 - Venous and Lymphatic Diseases AB - The lymphatic vasculature is an integral component of the circulatory and immune systems.1 It is composed of a network of vessels that interconnect the body's interstitial spaces with the lymphoid organs (lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, and so on) and the systemic circulation. The lymphatic system is essential in maintaining the fluid homeostasis and optimal functioning of the immune system. Unlike the circulation of blood in the vascular system, lymphatic flow occurs through a low-pressure system. The interstitial fluid enters the distal lymphatics which coalesce into conduits of increasing caliber, ultimately draining lymph into the systemic circulation through the thoracic duct. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Medical CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesscardiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1126490150 ER -