Lymphadenopathy ultrasound
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]Delband Yekta Moazami, M.D.[3]
Overview
Ultrasound can help in the diagnosis of lymphadenopathy to define the presence and extent of a lymph node abscess, to differentiate malignant lymph nodes from lymph node enlargement due to infections. On ultrasound, characteristic findings of lymphadenopathy, include increased lymph node size. In the assessment of number, size, form, marginal description, and internal structures in patients with lymphadenopathy, this imaging modality can be used. Furthermore, color Doppler ultrasonography is used to differentiate between older pre-existing lymphadenopathy and newly active lymphadenopathy in the vascular pattern.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is used:[1][2]
- To define the presence and extent of a lymph node abscess.
- To differentiate malignant lymph nodes from lymph node enlargement due to infections.
- On ultrasound, characteristic findings of lymphadenopathy, include:
- Increased lymph node size