Neck lump Flashcards
1
Q
During history taking, what questions should we ask about a neck lump?
A
Neck lump history taking questions:
- How long have you had the neck lump?
- Where exactly is the neck lump?
- Does the lump fluctuate?
- Is the lump sore?
- Have you had any symptoms of the head and neck?
- Ask about B symptoms (systemic symptoms)
- Have you travelled recently?
2
Q
How should we examine a neck lump?
A
Neck lump examination:
- Examine for the exact site of the neck lump
- Examine the size
- Examine the shape
- Examine whether it is sore
- Examine the skin
- Examine whether it is stuck
- Examine whether is soft
3
Q
How do we investigate a neck lump?
A
- Fine needle aspiration and cytology (FNAC)
