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The neck mass

W F McGuirt1

  • 1Otolaryngology Department, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|February 3, 1999
PubMed
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Diagnosing neck masses involves careful evaluation. Surgical excision is common, but observation with antibiotics may suffice for inflammatory cases, guiding timely and cost-effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Diagnostic Pathology

Background:

  • Neck masses are common manifestations of various head and neck diseases.
  • Surgical excision is the primary treatment, though diagnosis often necessitates excision.
  • Determining the optimal timing for excision is crucial for cost-effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic and management strategies for neck masses.
  • To delineate criteria for surgical intervention versus conservative management.
  • To provide a cost-effective approach to neck mass evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical examination and patient history.
  • Antibiotic trial and observation for inflammatory signs.
  • Biopsy techniques including needle biopsy, endoscopic examination, and open biopsy with frozen-section analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Inflammatory masses may respond to antibiotics with observation.
  • Biopsy is indicated for persistent, growing, or suspicious masses (>3 cm, supraclavicular, lymphoma symptoms).
  • Needle biopsy is standard; further investigation (endoscopy, open biopsy) is guided by initial results and clinical suspicion.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach to neck mass evaluation balances diagnostic needs with cost-effectiveness.
  • Early and appropriate biopsy is key for definitive diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Management strategies should be tailored based on clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and suspicion for malignancy.