title: [Introduction to ultrasonography of lymph nodes of the neck].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Plastikkirurgiskafdeling Z, Odense Universitetshospital, DK-5000 Odense C. jbth@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Jørn Bo
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Thomsen
authors.forename: Jens Ahm
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sørensen
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jakobsen
authors.forename: Jens
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Karstoft
mesh_terms: 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