Sonography of Peripheral Lymph Nodes Part 2: Doppler Criteria and Typical Findings of Distinct Entities

Learning objectives

Doppler sonographic criteria for assessing peripheral lymph nodes

Typical sonographic findings of distinct entities in the case of peripheral lymph node involvement

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