Sonoelastography of superficial lymph node enlargement: benign vs. malignant

Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the diagnostic role of sonoelastography in differentiating benign from malignant superficial lymph nodes. Method: The study group included 35 patients examined between May 2007– January 2008. All patients presented palpable cervical, supraclavicular, axillary and/or inguinal lymph nodes. Total of 48 lymph nodes were assessed. Ultrasonography (US) was carried out with a Hitachi EUB 8500 equipment. Gray-scale US, power Doppler and sonoelastography was performed in each patient. Standardized acquisition parameters were used during the elastographic examination. The elastograph…