Open AccessPlain Language Summary: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults
Author(s) -
Pynn Melissa A.,
Colandrea Maria,
Finestone Sandra A.,
O’Connor Sarah S.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599817723610
Subject(s) - medicine
This plain language summary serves as an overview in explaining the evaluation of the neck mass in adults. The summary applies to patients aged ≥18 years and is based on the 2017 “Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults.” The evidence‐based guideline includes research to support more effective evaluation and diagnosis of the neck mass in adults. The guideline was developed as a quality improvement opportunity for evaluation of the neck mass by creating clear recommendations to use in medical practice.