[Abdominal ultrasonography in the staging and follow-up of malignant lymphomas]

During the period September 1980-June 1984, abdominal US was performed by the authors on 103 patients with confirmed malignant lymphomas. The results indicate US has accuracy comparable to that of lymphography for lymph node enlargement; furthermore, US has the added advantages of being able to demonstrate mesenteric, renal hilar and other abdominal lymph nodes that are not commonly filled with contrast medium during lymphography. For these reasons, US is now frequently used in the diagnosis and staging of malignant lymphomas as well as for following up the results of therapy.(US = ultrasonography)