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Describe how a lymphangiography is performed.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An example of an iatrogenic disease would be surgery performed on the wrong leg.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Lymphangiography is a radiologic procedure in which a radiopaque contrast dye is injected into a lymphatic vessel. X-rays are taken as the dye travels through the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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