Nonenhanced magnetic resonance lymphoductography: visualization of lymphatic system of the trunk on 3-dimensional heavily T2-weighted image with 2-dimensional prospective acquisition and correction.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the nonenhanced 3-dimensional heavily T2-weighted images obtained with 2-dimensional prospective acquisition and correction in visualization of the lymphatic system of the trunk. The thoracic duct, cisterna chyli, and lumbar lymphatics were well shown in 9 healthy volunteers. This nonenhanced magnetic resonance lymphoductography is thought to be a suitable method in visualization of the lymphatic system of the trunk.