Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3404754 | Infectious Disease Clinics of North America | 2007 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Neck masses are common and have a variety of infectious agents and noninfectious causes. This article reviews the more common infectious causes of neck masses—cervical lymphadenitis, suppurative parotitis, thyroiditis, and infected cysts. Important clinical pearls, diagnostic evaluation including laboratory studies, and imaging are summarized. Methods for prevention are highlighted.
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Authors
Nawaf Al-Dajani, Susan H. Wootton,