Reactive axillary lymph node

Case contributed by Mark Holland
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Palpable axillary mass

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Cortical hypertrophy and central increased vascularity in a reactive lymph node.

Case Discussion

Typical cortical hypertrophy and central increased vascularity in a reactive lymph node.

This lady has normal breasts.

In the work up of a lady with ipsilateral breast cancer, the ultrasound appearance would be classified as a "Grade III" node.

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