neck mass
multiple
lymph node
solitary
anterior triangle
Moves with swallowing?
Yes
palpate
solid
Thyroid gland
Cystic
Thyroglossal cyst
No
palpate
Solid
Dermoid cyst
Lymph node
Cystic
Branchial cyst
A branchial cleft cyst is a congenital epithelial cyst that arises on the lateral part of the neck due to failure of obliteration of the second branchial cleft (or failure of fusion of the second and third branchial arches) in embryonic development.
Cold abscess TB
an abscess that lacks the intense inflammation usually associated with infection. This may be associated with infections due to bacteria like tuberculosis
Posterior triangle
palpate
Pulsatile
Subclavian
aneurysm
Solid
Lymph node
Cystic
Cystic hygroma
A cystic hygroma, also known as cystic lymphangioma and macrocystic lymphatic malformation, is an often congenital multiloculated lymphatic lesion that can arise anywhere, but is classically found in the left posterior triangle of the neck and armpits. This is the most common form of lymphangioma.
HISTORY
Duration
Examination
mass
Head and neck
Referral
inspection
ENT system
Hard, fixed mass
Older patient
oropharyngeal lesions
persistent hoarseness or dysphagia