SS ENT neck lumps UNFINISHED

Question 1

What are the 3 most important factors?

Answer 1

Age, duration of lump and level/location of lump

Question 2

Symptoms to ask about

Answer 2

Pain
Asymmetrical
Otalgia- referred pain
Heartburn
Swelling/ulcer- neck, mouth
Disturbance of function (dysphonia, dysarthria, dysphagia, dyspnea, discharge, dental symptoms)
B symptoms
Cough
Neuro

Question 3

What are the different classifications of neck lumps?

Answer 3

Congenital, acquired, inflammatory, neoplastic, degenerative
Anatomical:
-Skin
-Sub cut
-Connective tissue
-Lymph
-Vascular
-Neural
-Glandular