Lemaitre L, Leclerc F, Marconi V, Taboureau O, Avni F E, Remy J
Eur J Radiol. 1987 May;7(2):125-9.
The sonographic manifestations of thymic involvement by T lymphoblastic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma/leukaemia in 6 children are presented. The criteria which may help in its differentiation from a normal thymus gland are reviewed. Hypoechoic and non-homogeneous large masses are the most typical presentation of thymic infiltration. Fixity of tumour and compression of surrounding structures are the most important associated signs with pleural and pericardial effusions. In children, ultrasonography of the mediastinum can play a role by establishing the nature of anterior masses.
本文介绍了6例儿童T淋巴母细胞性非霍奇金淋巴瘤/白血病累及胸腺的超声表现。回顾了有助于将其与正常胸腺区分开来的标准。低回声且不均匀的大肿块是胸腺浸润最典型的表现。肿瘤固定及周围结构受压是伴有胸腔和心包积液的最重要相关征象。对于儿童，纵隔超声检查可通过确定前纵隔肿块的性质发挥作用。
