Evaluation of Neck Masses in Adults - American Family Physician
May 15, 2015 - Neck masses are often seen in clinical practice, and the family physician should be able to determine the etiology of a mass using organized, efficient diagnostic methods. The first goal is to determine if the mass is malignant or benign; malignancies are more common in adult smokers ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0515/p698.html
Evaluation and Management of Neck Masses in Children - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2014 - Neck masses in children usually fall into one of three categories: developmental, inflammatory/reactive, or neoplastic. Common congenital developmental masses in the neck include thyroglossal duct cysts, branchial cleft cysts, dermoid cysts, vascular malformations, and hemangiomas. ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0301/p353.html
Hemoptysis: Evaluation and Management - American Family Physician
Feb 15, 2015 - Hemoptysis is the expectoration of blood from the lung parenchyma or airways. The initial step in the evaluation is determining the origin of bleeding. Pseudohemoptysis is identified through the history and physical examination. In adults, acute respiratory tract infections (e.g., ...
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/0215/p243.html
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