Question 6A physician who suspects a patient has lymphedema may performwhich of the following…

➤ What diagnostic test does a physician commonly perform when lymphedema is suspected?
A physician often uses bioimpedance spectroscopy to detect early extracellular fluid increases and asymmetry between limbs. Clinicians also perform limb circumference or volume measurements, perometry, and clinical staging. Lymphoscintigraphy serves as a functional imaging test when confirmation or detailed lymphatic mapping is needed.