Sonographic Evaluation of Cervical Lymph Nodes

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Anil T. Ahuja · Prince of Wales Hospital

Michael Ying · Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Abstract

The sonographic appearances of normal nodes differ from those of abnormal nodes. Sonographic features that help to identify abnormal nodes include shape (round), absent hilus, intranodal necrosis, reticulation, calcification, matting, soft-tissue edema, and peripheral vascularity.

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Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis Soft tissue tumors and treatment Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments

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Published in: American Journal of Roentgenology

Volume 184, Issue 5, pp. 1691-1699

DOI: 10.2214/ajr.184.5.01841691

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