Vascular Anomalies of the Neck
Key points • The key to good surgery is good access, and the key to good access is good surgery. This is never more true than when dealing with vascular…
Metastatic Neck Disease
Key points • The differential diagnosis for neck masses is broad and can be tailored based on a thorough history and physical examination as well as by patient age. •…
Soft Tissue Tumors of the Neck
Key points • Navigation within the complex structures of the neck, particularly where distortion exists, can be difficult; knowledge of normal anatomy, specific tumor characteristics, and ablative requirements must be…
Reconstruction of Cervical Defects
Key points • Reconstruction of various cervical defects can be quite challenging; prior oncologic resection combined with radiation therapy compounds the level of difficulty. • The judicious application of vascularized…
Diagnosis and Management of Salivary Lesions of the Neck
Key points • Salivary lesions of the neck comprise a variety of neoplastic and nonneoplastic processes. The determination of the involved gland and the exact pathologic process depends on a…
Procedure/Technique
Key points • Routine use of computed tomography or MRI is not recommended in the work-up of cervical thyroid disease, but may be useful in evaluation of substernal thyroid to…
Diagnosis and Management of Neck Masses
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Hematopoietic Neck Lesions
Key points • Lymphoma should be suspected in cases of painless unilateral enlarging neck mass. • Lymphoma is generally categorized into both Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. • Open biopsy allows…
Neck Infections
Key points • Understanding fascial planes and potential spaces within the neck is integral to determining routes of spread and mandatory when surgical intervention is necessary. • Imaging is critical…
Pediatric Neck Masses
Key points • Most pediatric neck masses are infectious and resolve without intervention. • Isolated masses less than 2 cm can be observed for 4 to 6 weeks. • Pediatric histories should…
