The neck mass

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Neck masses in children and young adults are often benign, whereas masses in adults, especially those over age 40, are commonly malignant. In either case, because of the intricate anatomic structures in the neck, physicians are confronted with an unusually broad and formidable array of possible diagnoses, which Drs Alvi and Johnson discuss in this article.

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Aijaz Alvi

Aijaz Alvi, MD Dr Alvi (left) is currently a fellow In head and neck and cranial base surgery, department of otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Eye and Ear Institute, where he is in active research of head and neck and cranial base oncology. At the conclusion of his fellowship, he will be at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Chicago Medical School.

Jonas T. Johnson

Jonas T. Johnson, MD Dr Johnson (right) is professor and vice chairman, department of otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Eye and Ear Institute. His interests include research in head and neck oncology and immunology.