ANAMNESIS / SYMPTOMS:
A 69 year old patient suffers from a swelling in the left cervical region immediatly after undergoing neck dissection.



FINDINGS
:
In the left cervical region alltogether softened subcutaneous structures as well as a softened structure of the sternocleidomastoid muscle are clearly visible. Underneath a hypoechoic and diffusely bordered area with an extent of 23 x 18 mm is visualizable.


DIAGNOSIS:
The patient is suspected of suffering from a seroma after neck dissection and postoperative lymphoedema of the surrounding tissue.



Informations on the internet:

1) Roche Lexikon Medizin
2) Medicine Worldwide

 




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