Lymph nodes

Question 1

MRI enhancement pattern of normal nodes

Answer 1

typically show rapid initial enhancement and washout

Question 2

Typical cortical thickness of a normal lymph node is typically:

Answer 2

less than 3 mm.

Remember than in breast imaging you measure the cortical thickness of the node rather than the short axis

Question 3

Direction of lymphatic fluid flow in a lymph node

Answer 3

cortex to the hilum