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UG-FNA for Necks

Safe, accurate and affordable, ultrasound helps maximize screening and diagnosis for neck masses.


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Pathologies Associated with Neck Masses
Neoplasm:
Thyroid cancer  
Lymphoma
Salivary tumor 
Neurogenic tumors 
Vascular tumors 
Metastasis 
Congenital Lesions:
Brachial cleft cysts
Thyroglossal duct cysts 
Inflammation: 
Reactive lymphadenopathy/lymphadenitis 
Granulomatous lymphadenitis 
Parapharyngeal space abscess 
Others: 
Epidermoid cysts 
Dermoid cysts 
Teratoma 
Lipoma 

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