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Breast ICG lymphography stage was determined based on visibility of linear pattern and extension of dermal backflow patterns. Prevalence of breast symptoms and lymphedema QOL score (LeQOLiS) was compared according to the stage.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2003Thirty-seven patients were included. Breast ICG lymphography stage included stage 0 in 11 (29.7%) cases, stage I in 3 (8.1%) cases, stage II in 11 (29.7%) cases, stage III in 6 (16.2%) cases, stage IV in 4 (10.8%) cases, and stage V in 2 (5.4%) cases. Higher ICG stages were associated with more frequent prevalence of breast swelling (p\u2009=\u20090.020), breast pain (p\u2009=\u20090.238), and breast cellulitis (p\u2009=\u20090.024), and with higher LeQOLiS (p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001).<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2003ICG lymphography allows clear visualization of superficial lymph circulation in the breast. 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