Imaging of Head and Neck Lymph Nodes

摘要: The cervical lymph nodes can be affected by a variety of infectious, inflammatory, benign, and malignant pathologic conditions. Clinical history physical examination with the complementary use imaging is essential to accurately make diagnosis or appropriate differential. Knowledge node anatomy, drainage pathways, morphologic variations, common nodal pathology key correct interpretation on imaging. Computed tomography (CT), MR, ultrasound, PET/CT are modalities that used in evaluation pathology.