Lymph nodes in the neck - Case 3. (ultrasonographic picture 4)

Benign, bacterially infected lymph node

Right lobe, another longitudinal scan. At first sight, the lesion in the lower part contains numerous microcalcifications. However, similarly bright hyperechogenic lines can be found, too. Moreover, several granules have a short dorsal tail. So, the differential diagnostic involves beside microcalcification, connective tissue and colloid crystals, as well.