[Introduction to ultrasonography of lymph nodes of the neck].
This is a short introduction to ultrasonography of lymph nodes of the neck in patients with malignant melanoma, head & neck cancer and skin cancer. Systematic examination and knowledge of the neck's anatomy and the types of neck dissections lie at the root of successful neck ultrasonography. The shape and volume are evaluated by B-mode and greyscale ultrasonography. Doppler ultrasonography can be used to distinguish between solid structures and vessels. Ultrasonography is well-suited for evaluation of regional lymph node status.
Thomsen
Jørn Bo
JB
Plastikkirurgiskafdeling Z, Odense Universitetshospital, DK-5000 Odense C. jbth@dadlnet.dk
Sørensen
Jens Ahm
JA
Jakobsen
John
J
Karstoft
Jens
J
D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008545:Melanoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary; D009333:Neck; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000556:secondary; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods