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Warthin's tumor echocardiography or ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Neck ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Warthin’s tumor. Findings on neck ultrasound suggestive of Warthin’s tumor include a well defined, ovoid, hyperechoic mass with internal cystic areas and hypervascularity.
Key Ultrasound Findings in Warthin’s tumor
Key Ultrasound Findings in Warthin’s tumor
- Usually Warthin’s tumor is seen as a relatively well defined, ovoid, hyperechoic mass. In some cases, anechoic internal cystic areas may be present. Warthin’s tumor are often hypervascular.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Warthin’s tumor librepathology (2015) http://librepathology.org/wiki/index.php/Warthin_tumour Accessed on December 14, 2015
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