Diagnosis and treatment. Diseases of the lymphatic system are usually diagnosed when lymph nodes are enlarged, Hamrick noted. This may be discovered when the lymph nodes become enlarged enough to be felt (palpable lymphadenopathy) or are seen on imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs.
Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions.
The following factors may cause edema: 1  Cancer, especially kidney, liver, or ovarian cancers. 2  Some types of chemotherapy, including cisplatin (Platinol) and docetaxel (Docefrez, Taxotere). 3  Other medications, including the following: 4  Corticosteroids, which are drugs that reduce swelling.