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Elastography: The New Diagnostic Frontier for Cervical Lymphadenopathy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sonoelastography is an emerging ultrasound-based imaging technique that assesses tissue stiffness by measuring strain in response to mechanical compression. This method is based on the principle that malignant tissues, such as metastatic lymph nodes, are generally firmer and less compressible than benign or reactive nodes. In patients with oral cancer, distinguishing between metastatic and reactive cervical lymphadenopathy is crucial for accurate staging and treatment planning. Elastography enhances conventional ultrasonography by providing additional biomechanical information, thereby increasing diagnostic specificity. When applied appropriately, it serves as a valuable, noninvasive adjunct for the assessment of cervical lymph node involvement in oral cancer.

Source: Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology

DOI: 10.4103/jiaomr.jiaomr_214_25

Authors: Aarati S. Panchbhai, Komal Dadgal, Sunil Mishra

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7117482081

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