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Lymph nodes ultrasound
Uses high frequency sound waves to create a live image from inside of a patient’s body. It is a painless test that is very commonly used in the medical field today. An ultrasound is also sometimes referred to as a sonogram, diagnostic sonography, or ultrasonography. The medical professional that performs an ultrasound is called a sonographer.
Lymph nodes to be examined
- Cervical - Nodes in the neck
- Axillary - Nodes in the armpits
- Supraclavicular - Nodes along the collar bone
- Mediastinal - Nodes in the upper body behind the sternum and between the pleural sacs (lung sacs)
- Mesentery - Nodes in the lower body (abdomen) below the rib cage
- Inguinal - Nodes in the groin
- Femoral - Nodes in the upper inner thigh
Parameters defined during the test
- The size of the lymph nodes.
- The symmetry of pathological changes.
- The location of the lymph nodes relative to one another and their relation to the surrounding tissues.
- The structure and shape of lymph nodes.
- Malignant tumors of various organs and tissues.
- Pustular inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Different types of lymphoma.
- Lymphosarcoma.
- Disease Sezari.
- Actinomycosis.
- Syphilis.
- Leprosy.
- Tuberculosis.
Lymph nodes ultrasound does not require special training. It is carried out by the conventional method. If you suspect an infectious process during the procedure the patient is advised to stay in a medical mask.