CT pattern analysis of necrotizing and nonnecrotizing lymph nodes in Kikuchi disease.

Eun Jung ShimKyung Mi LeeEui Jong KimHyug-Gi KimJi Hye Jang

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Our results indicate that in case of nonnecrotic lymphadenopathy, a higher NCA/M index can differentiate KD from RH and TL. In addition, the enhancement pattern according to the degree of necrosis discriminated between KD and TL in the case of necrotic lymphadenopathy.

Keyphrases

lymph node
computed tomography
image quality
fine needle aspiration
contrast enhanced
dual energy
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
neoadjuvant chemotherapy