neck mass

neck mass

multiple

multiple

lymph node

solitary

solitary

anterior triangle

anterior triangle

Moves with swallowing?

Yes

palpate

palpate

solid

Thyroid gland

Thyroid gland

Cystic

Thyroglossal cyst

Thyroglossal cyst

No

palpate

palpate

Solid

Dermoid cyst

Dermoid cyst

Lymph node

Lymph node

Cystic

Branchial cyst

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

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

Posterior triangle

palpate

palpate

Pulsatile

Subclavian
aneurysm

Subclavian
aneurysm

Solid

Lymph node

Lymph node

Cystic

Cystic hygroma

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

HISTORY

Duration

Duration

Examination

Examination

mass

Head and neck

Referral

inspection

ENT system

ENT system

Hard, fixed mass

Hard, fixed mass

Older patient

Older patient

oropharyngeal lesions

oropharyngeal lesions

persistent hoarseness or dysphagia

persistent hoarseness or dysphagia

Faculty Of Medical Sciences
School Of Medicine

Faculty Of Medical Sciences
School Of Medicine

ENT Presentation

Prepared By:
Olvan Metin Abdulhalim

Supervised by:
Dr. Abdulsalam
Dr. Abdallah

In a nutshell

lymphadenopathy
self limited

infective/inflammatory
broad-spectrum antibiotic
referral

neoplastic and congenital
Referral

Anatomy required

History and examination
Diagnosis