Understanding Neck Masses: Possible Causes and Concerns
Neck mass Two months ago, I discovered a neck lump on the right side of my thyroid cartilage that is hard and painless. I can also feel a similar lump on the left side in a symmetrical location, but the protrusion on the right side is much more pronounced and immovable. I consult...
Dr. Chen Yunfang Reply:
Hello: This question cannot be answered online; please visit an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) clinic in person. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Neck Masses: When to Consider a Biopsy
Neck mass Doctor, I have a lump over two centimeters in size on the right side of my neck. It is not painful and is movable. However, last week I went to the hospital's hematology and oncology department for blood tests and X-rays, all of which came back normal, and my cance...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Chen / 22 years old / Male 1. Is a biopsy necessary to obtain an accurate result? A: Theoretically, yes. 2. The doctor also mentioned that continuous self-observation is important to see if it is growing larger. A: If it has not increased in size for 3 months, it should b...[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses: When to Consider a Biopsy
Understanding Neck Masses and Low Platelet Counts: Key Insights
Neck mass and thrombocytopenia? 1. About last September, I noticed a hard lump in the back of my shoulder that has been swollen and painful. It has not gone away and is about 1 cm in size; it does not hurt or move and feels very hard. It hasn't grown larger, but my family in...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
1. If there is no continuous enlargement, it is recommended to simply observe. 2. In young women with thrombocytopenia, it may be autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. 3. However, if there are other hematological abnormalities present, it is advisable to consult a pediatric he...[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses and Low Platelet Counts: Key Insights
Understanding Neck Masses: When to Worry About Malignancy
Neck mass Hello, doctor. I have a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck. I had surgery to remove it on March 23, and the results were benign. However, after the surgery, a large lump about the size of a 10 NT dollar coin appeared in the right submandibular triangle. It ...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Gaga, 41 years old, female. Question for the doctor: Since this lump has not disappeared or decreased in size for over a month, could it possibly be a malignant tumor? Answer: It cannot be completely ruled out. I recommend: 1. Follow up with your original treating physician for...[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses: When to Worry About Malignancy
Understanding Neck Mass: Post-Fine Needle Aspiration Concerns
Neck mass Hello, Doctor: I have a small hard lump under my right ear. The doctor performed an ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration, and it has been 5 days since the procedure. The puncture site is still swollen and painful, and my ear also hurts. Upon my follow-up visit, the ...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
1. It can cause localized inflammation and pain, and in severe cases, even local infection; 2. It does not cause dissemination.[Read More] Understanding Neck Mass: Post-Fine Needle Aspiration Concerns
Understanding Neck Masses: Could It Be Lymphoma?
Neck mass Hello: Recently, I noticed a lump in the front of my neck, just above the right clavicular notch. It is not painful and not very noticeable. The lump moves when I swallow saliva, and I can't feel it much with my fingers, but I can clearly feel a 2-3 cm spherical pr...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
2 to 3 cm is a bit too large; it is recommended to see an otolaryngologist first.[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses: Could It Be Lymphoma?
Hard Lump Near the Skull: Understanding Neck Masses and Lymph Nodes
A hard lump near the left side of the cervical spine close to the skull? Hello, doctor. Today I felt a hard lump on the left posterior side of my neck. I can't see it well when sitting upright, but I can vaguely see the swelling when I lower my head. It doesn't move, bu...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
It may just be a subcutaneous lipoma; observation is recommended.[Read More] Hard Lump Near the Skull: Understanding Neck Masses and Lymph Nodes
Understanding Neck Masses: Risks, Treatments, and Recovery Options
Neck issues Hello, my mother is around 38 years old. About a month or two ago, she noticed a lump in her neck, which has been slowly decreasing in size but hasn't completely disappeared; there is still a hard lump that seems to move slightly when swallowing. We are now worri...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Ciel / 15 years old / Female 1. My mother is around 38 years old. About a month or two ago, she had a lump in her neck, which has been slowly decreasing in size, but it hasn't completely disappeared. There is still a hard lump that seems to move slightly when swallowing. A:...[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses: Risks, Treatments, and Recovery Options
Understanding Neck Masses: A Patient's Journey Through Diagnosis and Treatment
Neck mass Hello doctor, about 13 years ago, when I was around 16 or 17 years old, I discovered a lump under my right ear on my neck. At first, it was a small bump that felt like a mosquito bite, which was itchy and painful. After about two weeks, it developed into a larger lump, ...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Yuan Yuan / 30 years old / Female 1. The tissue that was removed 13 years ago should not be a concern now. 2. It is advisable to return for follow-up appointments; regular monitoring is beneficial, ideally every 1-2 years. 3. You can visit an ENT specialist when you have a ...[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses: A Patient's Journey Through Diagnosis and Treatment
Understanding Movable Neck and Chest Lumps: When to Seek Specialist Care
A movable mass was found in the neck and chest? Hello Doctor, I have had a lipoma on the back of my neck since my teenage years, which was surgically removed by a plastic surgeon last year. This year, I discovered a movable round mass about 2 cm on the right side of my neck, whic...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Happy New Year! If you have a neck lump in Australia, you should see an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist or a Plastic Surgeon. Thank you for your message. Chen Sih-Rong, Taoyuan Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Movable Neck and Chest Lumps: When to Seek Specialist Care
Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
There is a hard lump in the neck? I noticed a lump in my neck today during the New Year celebrations. It's located on the side and back of my neck, and I measured it to be about 1.5 centimeters in size. It moves around when I touch it. There is also another smaller lump, abo...
Dr. Lai Yicheng Reply:
Hello, Neck masses can be broadly categorized into three main types: congenital, inflammatory, and neoplastic. 1. **Congenital masses**: These are more common in children but can also appear in adults. They include branchial cleft cysts (which account for approximately 20% of...[Read More] Understanding Neck Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
Should You See an Oncologist for a Growing Lump Behind Your Ear?
There is a lump behind the ear? About six months to a year ago, I noticed a lump behind my ear. Since it wasn't painful, I didn't pay much attention to it. Recently, I found that it has grown larger. I visited an ENT clinic, and they said it was granulation tissue. Howe...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello, a neck mass is often indicative of lymph nodes and may be due to infection, head and neck tumors, or lymphoma. It is recommended to first visit a major hospital's otolaryngology department for an endoscopic examination to confirm and differentiate the diagnosis. Wishi...[Read More] Should You See an Oncologist for a Growing Lump Behind Your Ear?
Understanding Neck Lumps: Concerns for Cancer Patients and Symptoms to Watch
Neck mass? Hello, about 8-9 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with rectal cancer. After surgery, her condition was good, and there were no visible issues. However, four years ago, it was discovered that the cancer had metastasized to her lungs, and after another surgery, she bec...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Doris: Based on your description, lymphatic metastasis from rectal cancer remains the primary concern. It is advisable to perform blood tests for tumor markers related to rectal cancer, conduct a chest X-ray, and perform a liver ultrasound to check for any metastatic lesions else...[Read More] Understanding Neck Lumps: Concerns for Cancer Patients and Symptoms to Watch
Understanding Nasopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms: A Guide for Patients
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma? I would like to ask Dr. Lin what symptoms can occur with nasopharyngeal carcinoma? My husband has been experiencing discomfort in his throat since August 2004, often feeling a sharp pain. He has to constantly swallow saliva to feel somewhat better and fr...
Dr. Lin Zongzhe Reply:
Hello: The more common symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma include nasal congestion, nosebleeds, tinnitus, neck masses, and cranial nerve dysfunction. Your husband's symptoms could have many possible causes. If the clinician suspects this based on a comprehensive assessment...[Read More] Understanding Nasopharyngeal Cancer Symptoms: A Guide for Patients
Understanding Neck Masses: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Neck mass Dear Oncologist, I am a 30-year-old female. About a month ago, I noticed a lump approximately 1 cm in diameter located in the right lower part of my neck, near the clavicle. Two weeks ago, I visited the ENT department at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Hsinchu. After blood...
Dr. Zeng Yuhua Reply:
Hello! Based on your description, it seems to be lymphadenopathy following an infection. After controlling the infection, it should decrease in size, although it may not completely disappear, and you can continue to monitor it. Since you are seeing an otolaryngologist, they shoul...[Read More] Understanding Neck Masses: When to Seek Further Evaluation