Neck mass
A neck mass or neck lump is an ambiguous mass found in the neck area. There are many different possible causes, including congenital conditions like branchial anomalies and thyroglossal duct cysts. Workup. Workup of a neck mass includes a medical history and a physical examination, where important characteristics are location, size, shape, consistency, tenderness, mobility, and color. When this is not conclusive, further workup includes: In some cases, fine needle aspiration may assist in the diagnosis.