Efficacy of Computed Tomography and Ultrasonography in Diagnosis of Metastatic Cervical Lymph Nodes in Orofacial Cancer [PDF]
Introduction: There is no consensus on which imaging modality is better for the detection of metastatic cervical lymph nodes in orofacial malignancies. This study evaluates the efficacy of computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography (US) in diagnosis of
Uche Okeke+3 more
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Diagnostic Accuracy of High Resolution Ultrasound to Differentiate Neoplastic and Non Neoplastic Causes of Cervical Lymphadenopathy [PDF]
Introduction: Lymph nodes are normal structures distributed throughout the human body and are enlarged in various disease entities. Identifying the relevant lymph nodes is important in treating these patients.
Vinayaka U S+5 more
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Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with metastases to the cervical lymph nodes are extremely rare, and its clinical course is characterized by rapidly progressive disease.
Kiyonori Tanoue+12 more
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Ultrasonography of Cervical Lymph Nodes
Ultrasonography is an excellent method for imaging evaluation of cervical lymph nodes. This article provides an image-rich review of the sonographic manifestations of diseases involving the cervical lymph nodes, with an emphasis on the expected anatomic distribution of diseases.
Jason M. Wagner, Anthony M. Alleman
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The influence of cervical and thoracic lymphadenectomy on corneal allograft rejection in inbred rats [PDF]
Aim To investigate the site of alloantigen presentation in the rat following orthotopic corneal transplantation. Methods Adult inbred Fischer 344 rats received penetrating corneal allografts from inbred Wistar Furth donors (n¼17), without lymphadenectomy.
Brereton, Helen Mary+4 more
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Ultrasound of malignant cervical lymph nodes [PDF]
Malignant lymph nodes in the neck include metastases and lymphoma. Cervical nodal metastases are common in patients with head and neck cancers, and their assessment is important as it affects treatment planning and prognosis. Neck nodes are also a common site of lymphomatous involvement and an accurate diagnosis is essential as its treatment differs ...
Gregory E. Antonio+6 more
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Defining characteristics of nodal disease on PET/CT scans in patients with HIV-positive and -negative locally advanced cervical cancer in South Africa [PDF]
Literature reports increased FDG nodal uptake in HIV-positive patients. Our aim is to identify differences in presentation and characteristics of FDG-avid lymph nodes between HIV-positive and HIV-negative locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) patients ...
Ayeni, Olusegun Akinwale+4 more
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Sentinel lymph node in cervical cancer [PDF]
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women. Effective screening programs can help cancer detection in early phases and reduce death. Metastasis to lymph nodes is one of the most prognostic factors in patients who underwent surgery.
Maryam Rahmani+2 more
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Diagnostic efficacy of color Doppler ultrasound in evaluation of cervical lymphadenopathy
Background: To evaluate the efficacy of color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) in differentiating benign and malignant cervical lymph nodes by detecting differences in blood flow patterns.
Deepankar Misra+6 more
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Background Enlarged cervical lymph nodes are the most commonly encountered neck lumps. Ultrasonography is the most extensively used tool for classification of superficial lymph nodes due to its availability and low cost.
Ehab Ali Abdelgawad+3 more
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