{"id":99,"date":"2019-01-29T11:22:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T19:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/throat\/pediatric-head-neck-masses\/"},"modified":"2021-11-02T15:57:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T22:57:57","slug":"pediatric-head-neck-masses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/throat\/pediatric-head-neck-masses\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Head &#038; Neck Masses"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Head and neck masses in infants and children should always be evaluated by a doctor. These masses can be cysts or tumors. A doctor can develop an appropriate treatment plan that may include medication and\/or surgery to shrink or remove the mass. If your child has a head or neck mass, please contact our office at <a href=\"tel:+15032573204\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(503) 257-3204<\/span><\/a> to schedule an appointment with an ENT specialist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Pediatric Neck Mass Types:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Inflammatory Neck Masses\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Reactive lymph nodes<\/li>\r\n<li>Infectious<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Atypical TB, TB<\/li>\r\n<li>Cat scratch disease<\/li>\r\n<li>Toxoplasmosis<\/li>\r\n<li>Viral adenopathy<\/li>\r\n<li>Congenital Neck Masses\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Thyroglossal duct cyst<\/li>\r\n<li>Branchial anomalies<\/li>\r\n<li>Vascular malformations<\/li>\r\n<li>Vascular tumors<\/li>\r\n<li>Lymphatic malformations<\/li>\r\n<li>Laryngoceles<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/teratoma\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Teratomas<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Dermoid cysts<\/li>\r\n<li>Sternocleidomastoid tumors of infancy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Neoplastic (less common in children)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Head and Neck Mass Evaluation:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Complete history and physical examination to obtain accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Diagnostic testing if indicated:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flexible fiberoptic endoscopy to examine nose, nasopharynx, throat and voice box<\/li>\r\n<li>CT Scan, MRI or Ultrasound<\/li>\r\n<li>Needle Biopsy or Open biopsy if indicated<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Head and Neck Mass Treatment Options:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Treatment depends on the type of mass<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Dr. Darryk Barlow is <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/about\/our-staff\/\">board certified in Otolaryngology<\/a> \u2013 Head &amp; Neck Surgery. We evaluate and manage head and neck masses in both children and adults.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Common surgical procedures that we perform include:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Biopsy of abnormal lesions of mouth, throat and neck<\/li>\r\n<li>Head and neck mass excision\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Abnormal lymph nodes<\/li>\r\n<li>Thyroglossal duct cysts<\/li>\r\n<li>Branchial cysts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Removal of thyroid nodules<\/li>\r\n<li>Removal of parotid \/ submandibular gland tumors<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- <h2>Parotid Tumor: Overview<\/h2> -->\r\n\r\n<!-- <var style=\"width:100{512587cfdc71f5618c57d2b382a91abb4859bde4390c4b50368423923e7f6312};padding-bottom:56.25{512587cfdc71f5618c57d2b382a91abb4859bde4390c4b50368423923e7f6312};display:block;\"data-presentation=\"48c5a856-4d6c-4a25-493f-49c040884916\"><a href=\"\/\/eyemag.in\/WVfAt5\"style=\"display:none\">View Video<\/a><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\"src=\"\/\/www.showecho.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script> -->\r\n\r\n<!-- <h2>Parotid Tumor: Treatment Overview<\/h2> -->\r\n\r\n<!-- <var style=\"width:100{512587cfdc71f5618c57d2b382a91abb4859bde4390c4b50368423923e7f6312};padding-bottom:56.25{512587cfdc71f5618c57d2b382a91abb4859bde4390c4b50368423923e7f6312};display:block;\"data-presentation=\"30f4dce4-4241-4ce2-4bba-45424a9e45e0\"><a href=\"\/\/eyemag.in\/dKcCW7\"style=\"display:none\">View Video<\/a><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\"src=\"\/\/www.showecho.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script> -->\r\n\r\n<!-- <h2>Thyroidectomy: During the Procedure<\/h2> -->\r\n\r\n<!-- <var style=\"width:100{512587cfdc71f5618c57d2b382a91abb4859bde4390c4b50368423923e7f6312};padding-bottom:56.25{512587cfdc71f5618c57d2b382a91abb4859bde4390c4b50368423923e7f6312};display:block;\"data-presentation=\"67ed82d8-42a1-4883-4d1b-4d2241384a9c\"><a href=\"\/\/eyemag.in\/JEI9yh\"style=\"display:none\">View Video<\/a><\/var><script type=\"text\/javascript\"src=\"\/\/www.showecho.com\/whitelabel\/embed_js\"><\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>Dr. Barlow operates on pediatric and adult patients at:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Randall Children\u2019s Hospital and Legacy Emanuel Hospital<\/li>\r\n<li>Adventist Medical Center<\/li>\r\n<li>Providence Milwaukie Hospital<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+15032573204\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(503) 257-3204<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/contact\/\">request a visit online<\/a> with us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>References:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entnet.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Academy of Otolaryngology\u2212Head and Neck Surgery<\/a>. One Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3357, 1-703-836-4444. 2010 AAO-HNS\/AAO-HNSF Flint, P. W., C. W. Cummings, et al. (2010). Cummings otolaryngology head &amp; neck surgery. Philadelphia, PA, Mosby\/Elsevier: 3 v. (xlii, 2963, cxciv p.).<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Mt. Hood ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15032573204\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(503) 257-3204<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Head and neck masses in infants and children should always be evaluated by a doctor. These masses can be cysts or tumors. A doctor can develop an appropriate treatment plan that may include medication and\/or surgery to shrink or remove the mass. 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