2. Neck Swellings: Classification and Clinical Approach
3. Solid Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Cervical Lymphadenopathy
4. Solid Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Solitary Thyroid Nodule
5. Solid Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Parotid Tail Swelling
6. Solid Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Submandibular Gland Swelling
7. Solid Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Carotid Body Tumor
8. Solid Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Schwannoma
9. Solid Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Tumor
10. Cystic Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Cervical Abscess
11. Cystic Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Branchial Cyst
12. Cystic Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Extra-cranial Carotid Artery Aneurysm
13. Cystic Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Laryngocele
14. Cystic Swellings of the Anterior Triangle: Plunging Ranula
15. Solid Swellings of the Posterior Triangle: Cervical Rib
16. Solid Swellings of the Posterior Triangle: Lipoma / Lipo-sarcoma
17. Solid Swellings of the Posterior Triangle: Fibroma / Fibromatosis
18. Solid Swellings of the Posterior Triangle: Wirchow’s Lymph Node
19. Cystic Swellings of the Posterior Triangle: Cystic Hygroma
20. Cystic Swellings of the Posterior Triangle: Pharyngeal Pouch (Zenker’s Diverticulum)
21. Cystic Swellings of the Posterior Triangle: Pneumatocele
22. Follow-up and Patient Education
Mahmoud Sakr, MD, PhD, FACS, is a Professor of Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery Unit, Alexandria University, Egypt. He graduated in 1981 and completed his Master Degree (MS) and doctorate degree (PhD) in Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. He had his fellowship in Surgery and Organ Transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a fellow of the International College of Surgeons (ICS) and American College of Surgeons (ACS). He published 44 medical books as well as over 120 articles in esteemed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute in many international journals.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and debates on the diagnosis and treatment of lateral neck swellings to clarify some uncertainties, make suggestions for resolving others, and establish strategies for achieving therapeutic success. In addition to information on the surgical anatomy of the neck, and the classification and clinical approach for diagnosis and management of neck swellings, the chapters explore solid swellings and cystic swellings of the anterior and posterior triangles. The last chapter emphasizes the importance of scheduling regular follow-ups as well as patient counselling and education.
The volume, enriched with colour images and flowcharts, will be an indispensable resource for head and neck surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, endocrinologists, oncologists, pediatricians, and clinicians in other specialties as they face the most challenging lateral neck swellings and work towards providing each patient with the best possible outcome.