Neck mass | |
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Specialty | ENT surgery |
A neck mass or neck lump is an ambiguous mass found in the neck area. There are many different possible causes, [1] including head and neck cancer [2] and congenital conditions like branchial anomalies and thyroglossal duct cysts. [3]
Workup of a neck mass includes a medical history and a physical examination, where important characteristics are location, size, shape, consistency, tenderness, mobility, and color. [4]
When this is not conclusive, further workup includes:
In some cases, fine needle aspiration may assist in the diagnosis.
Neck mass | |
---|---|
Specialty | ENT surgery |
A neck mass or neck lump is an ambiguous mass found in the neck area. There are many different possible causes, [1] including head and neck cancer [2] and congenital conditions like branchial anomalies and thyroglossal duct cysts. [3]
Workup of a neck mass includes a medical history and a physical examination, where important characteristics are location, size, shape, consistency, tenderness, mobility, and color. [4]
When this is not conclusive, further workup includes:
In some cases, fine needle aspiration may assist in the diagnosis.