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What Causes Spongy Lumps In Neck In Elderly?
neck lump 97 year male in good health has developed a. Spongy mass in area of carotid. Approximately 3 by 5 centimeters. No fever, mass slightly tender. Has seen a doctor and was advised to watch. Mass seems to vary in size. First noticed 3 to 4 days ago. Thinking about having ultrasound. Any ideas?
Wed, 28 May 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Yes ultrasound with color doppler mode to see whether this is an aneurysm/ mass.
MRI with angiography can help better.
Do not fiddle with the mass as this is neck and has all the major blood vessels .
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Yes ultrasound with color doppler mode to see whether this is an aneurysm/ mass.
MRI with angiography can help better.
Do not fiddle with the mass as this is neck and has all the major blood vessels .
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