Plain Language Summary: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pynnonen, Melissa A.; Colandrea, Maria; Finestone, Sandra A.; O'Connor, Sarah S.
• Is Part Of: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery. Volume 157:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 372
• Page End: 382
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: neck mass -- squamous cell carcinoma -- neck cancer -- plain language summary; Head -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neck -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/0194599817723610
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0194-5998

Abstract

This plain language summary serves as an overview in explaining the evaluation of the neck mass in adults. The summary applies to patients aged ≥18 years and is based on the 2017 "Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults." The evidence-based guideline includes research to support more effective evaluation and diagnosis of the neck mass in adults. The guideline was developed as a quality improvement opportunity for evaluation of the neck mass by creating clear recommendations to use in medical practice.