Does my ultrasound report suggest possible lymphoma?

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I have reviewed the ultrasound images of neck provided by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is a well defined hypoechoic nodule of size 0.71x0.55x0.24inches in left lateral neck with preserved central hilum- highly likely to be an enlarged cervical lymph node. No vascularity noted in it on color doppler. Rest of the left lateral neck is normal. Right lateral neck appears normal. Both lobes of thyroid appear normal.

Neck vessels in two dimension (2D) appear normal. Color doppler of vessels not provided. Isthmus is normal. Peak systolic (P.S.) Ultrasoundis not the modality of choice to comment on trachea and lesions associated with it. This nodule is oval in shape, has a preserved central hilum and does not show any hilar or peripheral vascularity on color doppler. These features point towards its benign nature. However, in light of the disease being investigated, Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of the nodule is suggested.

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The lesion or nodule in the left neck measured on ultrasound is highly suggestive of a enlarged lymph node based on its typical features and location in the neck .However, fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) would help in the definitive diagnosis of this lesion. The lesion mentioned on the computed tomography (CT) report is not visible clearly on the ultrasound images provided.

Doppler examination of the region adjacent/close to the the thyroid glands (common place for parathyroid lesions) would have helped to differentiate normal neck vessels from an abnormal mass. CT provides a more detailed evaluation than the ultrasound of masses/lesions as it has a better spatial resolution and the contrast given makes lesions more conspicuous. Findings can be missed on ultrasound especially small lesions as it is a very operator dependent modality.

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