Neck mass

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Neck mass
ICD-10 R22.1
ICD-9 784.2

A neck mass 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]

In some cases, fine needle aspiration may assist in the diagnosis.

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Neck Mass: Approach to the Patient With Nasal and Pharyngeal Symptoms: Merck Manual Professional". 
  2. ^ Schwetschenau E, Kelley DJ (September 2002). "The adult neck mass". Am Fam Physician 66 (5): 831–8. PMID 12322776. 
Disturbances of skin sensation/
somatosensory disorder
Circulation
Edema
Other

M: INT, SF, LCT

noco (i/b/d/q/u/r/p/m/k/v/f)/cong/tumr (n/e/d), sysi/epon

proc, drug (D2/3/4/5/8/11)
Symptoms and signs: Speech and voice / Symptoms involving head and neck (R47–R49, 784)
Acute Aphasias
Progressive Aphasias
Other speech disturbances
Symbolic dysfunctions
Voice disturbances
Other

M: PSO/PSI

dsrd (o, p, m, p, a, d, s), sysi/epon, spvo

proc (eval/thrp), drug (N5A/5B/5C/6A/6B/6D)


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