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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Persistent adult neck mass / cervical lymphadenopathy

Recommended: Neck Ultrasound (then CT / MRI Neck; PET-CT if unknown primary) is the preferred imaging study for persistent adult neck mass / cervical lymphadenopathy. Persistent > 2 weeks in adult: assume malignancy until proven otherwise.

Recommended study

Neck Ultrasound (then CT / MRI Neck; PET-CT if unknown primary)

US No contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

Persistent > 2 weeks in adult: assume malignancy until proven otherwise. FNA under US.

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