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Ultrasonography of Cervical Lymph Nodes.
Jason M Wagner1, Anthony M Alleman1
1Department of Radiological Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, P.O. Box 2690, Garrison Tower, Suite 4G4250, Oklahoma City, OK 73126, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|April 1, 2019
Summary
Ultrasonography offers superior imaging for cervical lymph nodes. This review details sonographic findings of diseases and their typical locations in the neck.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cervical lymph node evaluation is crucial in diagnosing various conditions.
- Ultrasonography provides detailed imaging of neck structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the sonographic manifestations of diseases affecting cervical lymph nodes.
- To emphasize the anatomical distribution of these diseases.
Main Methods:
- Image-rich review of ultrasonography findings.
- Correlation of sonographic features with disease pathology.
- Analysis of anatomical distribution patterns.
Main Results:
- Ultrasonography demonstrates characteristic appearances for different cervical lymph node pathologies.
- Specific disease patterns are associated with predictable anatomical locations within the neck.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasonography is a key imaging modality for cervical lymph node assessment.
- Understanding sonographic features and anatomical distribution aids accurate diagnosis.
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