Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Thyroid sonography (ultrasound of the thyroid gland). Thyroid scintigraphy – diagnostic procedure of nuclear medicine, which can be used for both functional and morphological examination of the thyroid gland. … Cervical Node: Diagnostic Tests
The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with a cervical node (lump on the neck): Leading symptom Node on the neck Associated symptoms Pressure painfulness Fever General feeling of illness Dysphagia (swallowing disorder) Warning signs (red flags) Dysphagia (dysphagia), unless pharyngitis (pharyngitis) is present → think of; benign or malignant neoplasms, unspecified (endoscopic workup … Neck Lump: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Serological tests – if bacterial, viral or parasitic diseases are suspected (see under lymph node enlargement (lymphadenopathy)/laboratory … Cervical Node: Lab Test
Medical history (history of the patient) represents an important component in the diagnosis of cervical node (lump on the neck). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are … Cervical Node: Medical History
Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Cervical rib (synonyms: cervical rib; costa cervicalis; pl: costae cervicales) – extra rib arising from the cervical spine; may be unilateral as well as bilateral. Lateral cervical cyst – remnants of the gill arches or gill furrows. Median neck cyst – congenital cyst caused by defective regression of … Cervical Node: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing) of the skin and mucous membranes. Inspection and palpation of the entire neck region (including the thyroid region) with special attention to the lymph node stations* … Neck Lump: Examination
