title: Management of a lump in the neck.
abstract: This article reviews the management of adults who present with a neck lump, and discusses the potential causes and relevant investigations. The review emphasizes the avoidance of open biopsy and need for early referral to the appropriate specialist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 7AL.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Roland
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fenton
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Bhalla
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation