Diseases of the Lymphatic System: Pathophysiology and Molecular Imaging
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2024 | Viewed by 103
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Interests: molecular imaging of fat metabolism; bone metabolism; molecular imaging of infections; clinical trials in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The lymphatic system may be one of the last remaining organ systems nearly hidden from assessment in medical centers across the globe. Disease processes classically related to the lymphatic system include lymphedema, lipedema, lymphatic leak disorders, and cancer metastasis. Patients with lymphatic disease frequently experience delays in diagnosis, with only limited treatment options available. As our understanding of the lymphatic system continues to grow, we are learning that cardiovascular disease, hypertension, inflammation, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, emphysema, glaucoma, dementia, plastic bronchitis, and protein-losing enteropathy are significantly impacted by the lymphatic system. The demand for medically available diagnostic tools and treatments is nearly deafening to those who listen.
Over the past several decades there has been exponential growth in our understanding of lymphatic physiology and pathology. This Special Issue aims to highlight our current understanding of the pathophysiology of lymphatic diseases, showcasing the progress in imaging methods in current practice and molecular science and offering insights into the future of molecular diagnosing and lymphatic disease treatment.
Prof. Dr. Orhan K. Öz
Guest Editor
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