Neck masses are often seen in clinical practice, and the clinician should be able to determine the etiology of a mass using organized, efficient diagnostic methods. The first goal is to determine if the mass is malignant or benign. Formulation of a differential diagnosis is essential and requires that the clinician bring to bear a host of skills to systematically arrive at a definitive diagnosis and ensure that the correct treatment is rendered.
Neck masses are often seen in clinical practice, and the clinician should be able to determine the etiology of a mass using organized, efficient diagn...