Sonography in the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease in childhood and adolescence

We are reporting about the results of the staging by ultrasound in 11 children with Hodgkin's disease. Sonography stands the test as a method that reliably predicts abdominal involvement in patients with Hodgkin lymphoma. Only in a few cases an indication for an additional computerized tomography is given. A demonstration of typical ultrasonic findings takes place.