Table 2 Sonographic assessment of lymph nodes
Parameters | Benign lymphadenopathy | Malignant lymphadenopathy |
|---|---|---|
Shape | Flattened, oval (L/T r > 2) | Rounded, globular (L/T r < 2) |
Hilum | Well defined | Blurred or absent |
Cortex | Concentric thickening | Concentric or eccentric thickening Additional findings # |
Microvasculature | Unipolar vascularization | Multipolar vascularization Absent vascularization |