Neck Lumps

Assessment and investigation of neck masses.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
ENTGeneral PracticeOncologySurgery

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Neck Lump
National
CKS: Neck Lump - Assessment
National
CKS: Neck Lump - Lymphadenopathy
National
CKS: Neck Lump - Management
National
CKS: Neck Lump - Thyroid Lump
National
AAO-HNSF Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults
Local
BMUS Guideline: Ultrasound Use for Paediatric Neck Lumps
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults
Local
Head and Neck Cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines (Sixth Edition)
Local
Head and Neck Cancers, Version 2.2020, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology
Local
Neck lump | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Local
Paediatric neck lumps (diagnosis and management) | NHSGGC
Local