The head-to-neck region begins at the forehead and stretches to the collarbone, and any formation of lumps and masses warrants an investigation by a specialist. It is pertinent that any development of lumps and masses is investigated to gauge the risks they pose accurately. Lumps and masses in this region could be signs of the following:
 Lipomas |  Cysts |
 Head lumps |  Neck lumps |
 Malignant tumours (cancerous) |  Benign growth (non-cancerous) |
 Lumps in the cheek |  Mass near the temple or behind the ears |
Upon visiting our clinic, our specialist will physically examine the lump or mass. Your medical and family history will also be recorded to determine if you are at risk of any specific health conditions.
Depending on location, the characteristics and size of the lump and mass, you will be advised to undergo the required tests to obtain an accurate diagnosis. These may include:
Following the evaluation, your endocrinologist may recommend the required surgery to resect or remove the lump and mass. However, this depends on their exact nature. Where an infection is present, you may simply require a cycle of antibiotics. If the abnormal growth is indicative of cancer, you will be prescribed the appropriate cancer treatment.
Depending on your diagnosis, an evaluation for head-neck lumps and masses will dictate the specific surgery you may be required to undergo.
Head and neck lumps and masses tend to cause patients discomfort physically and psychologically. Evaluation and proper treatment via surgery will relieve and empower patients to live unencumbered lives. Additionally, the presence and continued growth of an unknown mass or lump tends to instil fear and anxiety in many patients. An evaluation and subsequent surgery will help you overcome these negative emotions.
Most importantly, proper evaluation allows you to avoid the progression of the disease. When left unattended, these growths may become infected, cause nerve and sensory complications, exacerbate hormone dysregulation, and cause many other secondary health issues.
The required number of sessions fully depends upon your diagnosis. If the underlying cause of lumps and masses cannot be identified during the primary investigation, you will be requested to return to conduct the secondary tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a biopsy. Evaluation can be extensive if your condition is particularly critical.
As for surgery, this is usually a one-off procedure. However, if the masses and lumps are large or distributed in a few different areas (such as metastasis of cancerous tumours), follow-up surgery may be required to treat the condition adequately.
You may not be required to undergo surgery in cases of mild infection. Instead, you may be required return for further evaluation to see if the infection has been cleared, ensuring that your condition improves.
The exact frequency of sessions will be discussed by our specialist to ensure you are informed of the extent of treatment it will take. You will be guided until the optimum level of recovery is achieved.
Fundamentally, the treatment will preserve and improve your quality of life.
With ACE Specialist Surgery and Endoscopy, you can expect a well-informed and collaborative effort in addressing any lump and masses. Our team will provide you with a customised treatment plan after the evaluation and a recovery plan upon completion of surgery. So, if you have any concerns, take the first step and contact us now.
Neck lumps are relatively common and are often non-cancerous. However, it is important to have it evaluated by a specialist to ensure it is harmless. We advise against self-diagnosis, particularly if neck lumps or masses do not disappear within 2 weeks, continue to grow, or feel hard when pressed.
Our specialist will be able to assess the lump growing past the forehead to the collarbone as this indicates issues in lymph, salivary and thyroid glands or issues in the arteries, veins, nerves or lymphatic vessels. You will be referred to the appropriate specialist if the lump grows on the scalp and indicates brain or spine cancer or any other neurological condition. It is of utmost importance that a qualified medical practitioner has assessed the growth, and rest assured, you will directed towards the best treatment path accordingly.
Mass and lumps are terms typically used interchangeably. A mass can be understood as a large growth, often used to describe a tumour. A lump, on the other hand, could be smaller and softer to the touch. Upon further examination, your specialist will be able to determine the exact characteristics of the abnormal growth.
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