children s health issues
Neck Masses in Children
Diagnosis of Neck Masses in Children
Imaging tests, swabs, blood tests, and tuberculosis skin tests Thyroid tests Biopsy Because many neck masses are caused by viral infections and disappear without treatment, tests are usually not needed unless a mass lasts for several weeks. However, doctors may take a swab from the back of the throat to test for a bacterial infection, or they may do blood tests to look for such disorders as Infectious Mononucleosis , Doctors may also take X-Rays of the chest and use A Screening Tests for Tuberculosis may be done. A piece of the mass may be removed and examined (biopsy) to determine whether a cancerous tumor is present. A Thyroid ultrasound and Other tests, such as use of viewing tubes to examine the nose, throat, and larynx (called nasopharyngolaryngoscopy); lungs ( Bronchoscopy ); or esophagus ( 