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What Do Hypoechoic And Supraclavicular Lymph Nodes Indicate?
Right sided two - three hypoechoic level - 4 lymph nodes are seen, largest measuring 10 mm in long axis. Right sided two - three supraclavivular lymph nodes are seen, largest measuring 10 mm in long axis. This lymph node is markedly hypoechoic.Conclusion:RIght sided multiple level - 4 and supraclavicular lymph nodes.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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1.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the presence of localised or systemic infection / inflammation.
2.Also seen in the presence of any benign / malignancy.
3.Most commonly lymph nodes are hypo to hyper-echoic in nature. Hypoechoic are seen in malignancy - but not definitive. Definitive diagnosis is FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology.
4.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the lymph nodal pathology itself ( lymphadenopathy - Hodgkin's , Non Hodgkins ) FNAC id definitive.
5.The lymph nodes over a time can undergo degenerative change and may have cystic changes are seen.
6.Treat the cause first, if you are aware of.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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1.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the presence of localised or systemic infection / inflammation.
2.Also seen in the presence of any benign / malignancy.
3.Most commonly lymph nodes are hypo to hyper-echoic in nature. Hypoechoic are seen in malignancy - but not definitive. Definitive diagnosis is FNAC - fine needle aspiration cytology.
4.Lymph nodal enlargement is seen in the lymph nodal pathology itself ( lymphadenopathy - Hodgkin's , Non Hodgkins ) FNAC id definitive.
5.The lymph nodes over a time can undergo degenerative change and may have cystic changes are seen.
6.Treat the cause first, if you are aware of.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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