Reactive cervical lymph nodes

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Diabetes, new lump on back of neck. ? Collection.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Rounded solid, hypoechoic focus in the subcutaneous tissues deep to the region of interest measures 15 x 12 x 14 mm. It does not demonstrate any internal vascularity however there is gas present within the region. Sinus tract noted draining to the skin surface.

No drainable collection identified. No significant surrounding edematous change.

Multiple reactive lymph nodes imaged. Left level 2-4 carotid chain and parotid lymph nodes are not enlarged according to size criteria.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates the appearance of reactive lymph nodes in the neck.

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