Lymph Node Evaluation
In lymph node assessment, structural features and vascular distribution — not size alone — are decisive for diagnosis.
What Is a Lymph Node Ultrasound?
Lymph node ultrasound is an examination performed to evaluate the structural features of the lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or other regions of the body.
Our Evaluation Approach
In lymph node evaluation, not only size but also shape, hilar structure, cortical thickness, and vascular distribution are of great importance. The lymph node is examined live during the ultrasound, and we aim to distinguish changes caused by infection from those due to other causes.
What Is Assessed?
- ◆Shape of the lymph node
- ◆Cortical thickness
- ◆Hilar structure
- ◆Vascular distribution
- ◆Relationship to surrounding tissues
- ◆Microcirculation analysis with SMI (Superb Microvascular Imaging)
When Is It Needed?
- ◆A palpable swelling in the neck
- ◆Lymph nodes that have persisted for a long time
- ◆Follow-up after infection
- ◆Suspicious imaging findings
How Is the Examination Performed?
The examination is painless and involves no radiation. When appropriate, the need for a biopsy is determined based on the ultrasound findings.
At our clinic in Bakırköy, ultrasound and Doppler examinations are performed by Dr. Ahsen Bakan for patients from Istanbul, from other cities across Turkey, and from abroad.