Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ultrasonography01:17

Ultrasonography

8.4K
Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the body's internal structures. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, making it widely used in various medical fields. Ultrasonography is used to study heart function, blood flow in the neck or extremities, certain conditions such as gallbladder disease, and fetal growth and development.
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called...
8.4K
Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan01:25

Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan

1.1K
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and FibroScan are valuable diagnostic tools in gastroenterology and hepatology, each with specific applications and techniques.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
1.1K
Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography01:24

Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography

723
IntroductionUltrasonography, or renal ultrasound, is a noninvasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and surrounding tissues.Indications for Urinary System UltrasonographyUrinary system ultrasonography is indicated in various clinical scenarios, such as:Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis): To detect and monitor the size and presence of kidney or urinary tract stones.Hydronephrosis: To assess the dilation of the renal pelvis and...
723

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Upfront low-dose biosimilar rituximab as first biologic therapy after triple csDMARD failure in seropositive rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective real-world strategy study.

Clinical rheumatology·2026
Same author

Downregulation of PIEZO1 Activity Promotes Breast Cancer Cell Survival under Shear Stress by Modulating β-Catenin and BCL2.

Cancer research communications·2026
Same author

Comparative Utility of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) and N-terminal Pro-BNP (NT-proBNP) in the Management of Acute Heart Failure: A Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kashmir, India.

Cureus·2026
Same author

The synergy between ceftazidime/avibactam and aztreonam against metallo-beta-lactamase positive isolates from an oncology center in eastern India.

Indian journal of medical microbiology·2026
Same author

Clinical Profile and Outcome of Hypertensive Emergencies: A Prospective Observational Study.

Current hypertension reviews·2026
Same author

Transcranial ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in preterm neonates: A cross-sectional study.

Bioinformation·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
05:44

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema

Published on: January 12, 2017

10.7K

Ultrasonography and sonoelastography in cervical lymph node differentiation: A cross-sectional study.

Harish Shivprasad Gupta1, Suresh Kumar Toppo1, Rajeev Kumar Ranjan1

  • 1Department of Radio-diagnosis, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Bioinformation
|March 30, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing cervical lymphadenopathy is challenging. Shear wave elastography combined with conventional ultrasound significantly improves the non-invasive differentiation of benign from malignant lymph nodes.

Keywords:
Cervical lymphadenopathydiagnostic accuracyshear wave elastographysonoelastographystrain elastographyultrasonography

More Related Videos

High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Cervical Lymph Nodes
10:02

High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Cervical Lymph Nodes

Published on: July 25, 2015

19.8K
Author Spotlight: A Focus on Standardized Salivary Gland Ultrasound Protocol in Connective Tissue Disease Research
07:25

Author Spotlight: A Focus on Standardized Salivary Gland Ultrasound Protocol in Connective Tissue Disease Research

Published on: October 13, 2023

6.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema
05:44

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema

Published on: January 12, 2017

10.7K
High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Cervical Lymph Nodes
10:02

High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Cervical Lymph Nodes

Published on: July 25, 2015

19.8K
Author Spotlight: A Focus on Standardized Salivary Gland Ultrasound Protocol in Connective Tissue Disease Research
07:25

Author Spotlight: A Focus on Standardized Salivary Gland Ultrasound Protocol in Connective Tissue Disease Research

Published on: October 13, 2023

6.6K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Oncology
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound

Background:

  • Cervical lymphadenopathy presents a diagnostic challenge, especially distinguishing benign from malignant nodes non-invasively.
  • Accurate differentiation is crucial for appropriate patient management and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic utility of B-mode ultrasonography, color Doppler, strain elastography, and shear wave elastography (SWE) for cervical lymphadenopathy.
  • To assess the combined diagnostic performance of these modalities in differentiating benign and malignant cervical lymph nodes.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 100 patients with cervical lymphadenopathy at a tertiary center in East India.
  • Utilized B-mode ultrasonography, color Doppler, strain elastography, and SWE.
  • Histopathology served as the reference standard for sensitivity, specificity, and AUC calculations.

Main Results:

  • Shear wave elastography (SWE), particularly perinodal rim stiffness, demonstrated the highest individual accuracy.
  • The combined approach using B-mode, Doppler, and SWE achieved 94% overall accuracy.
  • SWE integration significantly enhanced the differentiation capabilities compared to conventional methods.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating shear wave elastography with conventional ultrasonography significantly improves the non-invasive differentiation of benign and malignant cervical lymph nodes.
  • SWE offers a valuable tool for enhancing diagnostic accuracy in evaluating cervical lymphadenopathy.
  • This combined approach holds promise for improved clinical decision-making in managing cervical lymphadenopathy.