Neck Lump

What is a neck lump❓ 

 A neck lump is a symptom rather than a diagnosis 🏨

 Many causes including: 

 Skin infections 

 Raised glands due to infection (tonsillitis, glandular fever, etc.) 

 Salivary gland problems 

 Thyroid gland problems 

 Non-cancerous tumours 

 Cancer 

What are the symptoms of a neck lump❓ 

 Lump in the neck 

 Other symptoms may be present depending on the cause 🏨

How do you diagnose a neck lump❓ 

 Having classical symptoms 

 Physical examination 

 Blood tests 💉

 Scans: ultrasound or X-ray 

How do you treat a neck lump❓ 

 Dependent on the cause (example: antibiotics if bacterial infection) 💊

Why should I worry about a neck lump❓ 

 Some sinister causes such as cancer