Anterior neck pain

Question 1

Causes of anterior neck pain

Answer 1

1. Infection
   - Lymphadenitis
   - Sialadenitis (Parotid, Submandibular)
   - Deep neck abscesses
   - Perforated pharynx
   - Infected cyst (Branchial, Thyroglossal, Lymphangioma)
2. Inflammation
   - Thyroiditis
   - Lymphadenopathy
   - Muscle strain
3. Neoplasm
   - Advanced malignancy in LNs
   - Salivary glands
   - Thyroid
   - Larynx
   - Pharynx