Benign enlargement of node in response to antigenic stimuli, including infection and inflammation
Metastatic node
Enlargement of node due to metastatic infiltration
Lymphomatous node
Enlargement of node due to lymphoma infiltration
Tuberculous node
Enlargement of node due to tuberculous infection
Lymphadenitis
Enlargement of node due to bacterial or fungal infection
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Tan S et al: Value of shear wave elastography versus contrast-enhanced sonography for differentiating benign and malignant superficial lymphadenopathy unexplained by conventional sonography. J Ultrasound Med. 36(1):189-199, 2017
Benign enlargement of node in response to antigenic stimuli, including infection and inflammation
Metastatic node
Enlargement of node due to metastatic infiltration
Lymphomatous node
Enlargement of node due to lymphoma infiltration
Tuberculous node
Enlargement of node due to tuberculous infection
Lymphadenitis
Enlargement of node due to bacterial or fungal infection
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Tan S et al: Value of shear wave elastography versus contrast-enhanced sonography for differentiating benign and malignant superficial lymphadenopathy unexplained by conventional sonography. J Ultrasound Med. 36(1):189-199, 2017
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