Ultrasound in the diagnosis of lymphoma: A review

Abstract

A retrospective review of the ultrasound examination of 138 patients suffering from lymphoma has been undertaken. The value of ultrasound in determining the extent of disease throughout the body has been demonstrated, as well as some of the uses of ultrasound in therapy. The limitations of ultrasound examinations are also described.

The hypoechoic halo: A finding in renal lymphoma

“…These include (1) diffuse renal enlargement, (2) renal mass, (3) multiple parenchymal nodes, (4) renal sinus masses, (5) peripelvic or periureteral infiltration mimiking hydronephrosis, (6) renal invasion by a retroperitoneal mass, or (7) renal encasement by retroperitoneal lymphoma. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] The hypoechoic halo that may be found surrounding the kidneys, independently of retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy or masses, is less well recognized.…”