100 Cases in Clinical Medicine

(Rick Simeone) #1
Figure 35.1CT–PET image
showing increased activity
in enlarged lymph nodes,
particularly in the right side
of the neck.


  • The character and distribution of abnormal lymph nodes is helpful in reaching a diagnosis.

  • Lymphadenopathy affecting two or more separate groups of nodes suggests lymphoma
    or a systemic infection.

  • CT–PET scanning allows accurate staging of disease and assessment of maintenance of
    remission in response to treatment.


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