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Neck lump - Management
What should I do if malignancy is suspected?
- Refer urgently (to be seen within 2 weeks)
- If there are features suggestive of head and neck malignancy (for example an identifiable primary tumour with lymphadenopathy) or the person has lymphadenopathy with negative findings on chest radiography, refer urgently to an appropriate specialist or head and neck clinic.
- If there are features of haematological malignancy (for example non-tender, rubbery lymphadenopathy in areas other than the neck [such as the axilla], splenomegaly, or systemic symptoms [such as fever, night sweats, weight loss, and pruritus]) refer urgently to a team specializing in the management of haematological cancers.
- If there are findings suggestive of malignancy on chest radiography, the person should be referred urgently to a team specialising in the management of lung cancer.
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