ONCOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND TRANSPLANTOLOGY

Keyword: Ultrasound

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Original Article
Diagnostic Efficiency of Ultrasound Imaging in Assessing the Extent of Lymphoma
Oncology, Nuclear Medicine and Transplantology, 1(1), 2025, onmt001
ABSTRACT: Summary: The article presents the results of evaluating the diagnostic efficiency of ultrasound (US) in determining the extent of pathological processes in lymphoma patients. The study included 48 patients with Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma who were hospitalized at the National Scientific Oncology Center from 2021 to 2024. All participants underwent comprehensive ultrasound of the abdominal parenchymal organs and lymph nodes using B-mode and Doppler imaging. The obtained data indicate high sensitivity and specificity of US in detecting liver, spleen, and abdominal lymph node involvement. Characteristic echographic signs of lymphatic conglomerates and associated complications such as ascites and exudative pleuritis were noted. Given the availability and safety of the method, US can be considered a key tool for primary diagnosis and lymphoma monitoring in clinical practice.
The purpose of the study: To evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of ultrasound (US) in assessing the extent of the disease in lymphoma.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 48 medical records of patients with confirmed diagnoses of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin’s malignant lymphoma (NHL) who were treated at the National Scientific Oncology Center between 2021 and 2024. All patients underwent comprehensive abdominal ultrasound, pleural ultrasound, and lymph node imaging with Doppler.
Results: Pathological changes in lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and pleura were detected in all patients. In 60% of cases, the lymph node conglomerates appeared echonegative, while 5% showed signs of aggressive progression (undefined capsules, liquefaction). Typical echographic signs of diffuse and focal organ changes were observed.