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Neck lump - Management
How should I manage a lump related to the carotid artery?
- If the lump is pulsatile or appears to be related to the carotid artery (for example a carotid artery aneurysm or carotid body tumour), refer to a vascular or head and neck surgeon for further management, depending on local service provision. Ultrasound Doppler is diagnostic, and angiography and surgery may be required.
- Refer immediately if the lump:
- Occurred after local trauma.
- Is in a person with vasculitis.
- Is in a person with underlying vascular disease.
- Appeared after an intervention.
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