Neck Masses In Children
Diagnosing And Treating Non-Cancerous Neck Lumps
Pediatric neck masses are swollen lumps in the neck that are common in babies and small children. While some babies are born with a bump in the neck as a congenital condition, other children show signs of lumps due to infection or illness. It can be concerning as a parent to find a new lump on your child’s neck—thankfully, most lumps are non-cancerous. Still, it is best to have any lumps examined by our team at Virginia Ear, Nose & Throat, as it may be infected or need to be removed.
Types Of Neck Masses
Neck masses can either be congenital (present at birth) or develop later in infancy and childhood. Rarely, lumps can be cancerous. The most common types of non-congenital lumps are:
Pediatric neck masses can either be congenital (present at birth) or develop later in infancy and childhood. Rarely, lumps can be cancerous. The most common types of non-congenital lumps are:
Diagnosing And Treating Neck Masses In Children
If your child has a neck mass, it is important to schedule an appointment with our team. While most masses are not cancerous, they may still need to be treated for an infection or removed.
During your child’s appointment, our team will review your child’s medical history, thoroughly examine the area and make an expert diagnosis. Depending on the nature of your child’s mass, our team may prescribe antibiotics to treat an infection, drain fluid and in some cases, schedule a surgical procedure.
To schedule an appointment, call us at (804) 484-3700.