title: The management of lumps in the neck.
abstract: The many diagnostic problems associated with neck lumps demand a systematized and team approach to their management. Use of current imaging technology, effective examination of the upper aerodigestive tract and minimal surgical techniques for tissue diagnosis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Fife
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000002:abnormalities; D037981:Neck Dissection; D010348:Patient Care Team