Reviewed on : 30 Sep 2016

Reviewed by : Peter Dekker, Consultant ENT Surgeon

Expires : 30 Sep 2018

Assessment

Causes include lymph nodes (reactive, malignant, tuberculous), cysts, salivary glands, thyroid swellings.

Referral

For neck lumps, salivary swellings and thyroid swellings, please consider whether the patient should be referred directly as a Two Week Wait. Otherwise you can refer through the Referral Support Service, marked “urgent” if necessary.