DESCRIPTION
Parents and primary care providers will often become alarmed when a neck mass arises in a child. A neck mass warrants timely evaluation, but not necessarily urgent surgical intervention. The key to management is a thorough understanding of the differential diagnosis and natural history of each potential etiologic factor. This SIPac will help you understand the embryology, etiology and management of congenital and solid neck masses. In addition, you will be learn to appreciate the etiologic differences in reactive neck adenopathy.

Parents and primary care providers will often become alarmed when a neck mass arises in a child. A neck mass warrants timely evaluation, but not necessarily urgent surgical intervention. The key to management is a thorough understanding of the differential diagnosis and natural history of each potential etiologic factor. This SIPac will help you understand the embryology, etiology and management of congenital and solid neck masses. In addition, you will be learn to appreciate the etiologic differences in reactive neck adenopathy.