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 congenital conditions like branchial anomalies and thyroglossal duct cysts.[2]
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.[3]
When this is not conclusive, further workup includes:
In some cases, fine needle aspiration may assist in the diagnosis.
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Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neck mass.
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