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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
NECK MASS
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
NECK MASS
by sophie7760, Jan 22, 2008 07:33PM
had 3 dental implants done in april 2007. used peridex oral rinse. developped black mouth that resolved. increased mucus to nasal passsages of a whitish color persist. about 2 months ago developped neck mass mimicking branchial cleft cyst. weeks later, it grew over 2 weeks, became as large as a golf ball maybe a bit bigger. blood work including white blood cell count. resolving now to a small 1X2 cm 6. had a biopsy and ct scan stating it looked like an unusually complicated cyst. we are thinking maybe more an inflamatory/ infectious type cyst. I also had a bout of perioral dermatitis two month prior to cyst.. I am awaiting for an ultrasound . do you suggest any other treatments or tests.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Jan 23, 2008 08:33AM
, Jan 23, 2008 08:33AM
The usual workup for a neck mass includes imaging (CT scan, ultrasound, MRI for example), blood work and definitely a biopsy. It is likely that once all the information has been obtained, your doctor will provide you with a diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
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Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
