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E(ii)
Figure 6.9 cont’d (C) TS through the left upper quadrant (LUQ) showing lymphadenopathy at the splenic hilum of a
patient with lymphoma. (D) A large hyperechoic lymph mass at the porta hepatis, causing obstructive jaundice. (E) i,
Blood flow in a malignant lymph node in a patient with renal carcinoma; ii, showing a high resistance index of 0.91.
toneum, as bowel contents frequently obscure the
relevant areas.
CT or MRI is better able to define the extent of
lymphadenopathy, particularly in the pelvis.
The presence of lymphadenopathy is highly
non-specific, being associated with a wide range of
conditions including malignancy, infections and
inflammatory disorders.
Benign lymphadenopathy is commonly seen in
conjunction with hepatitis and other inflammatory
disorders such as pancreatitis, cholangitis and
colitis. 15