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Request an Appointment with codes: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
While a lump on your child’s head or neck can be concerning, most rarely pose a health risk. Still, it is important to have the lump evaluated by your doctor if it does not disappear within a week or two.
214-456-6862
Fax: 214-456-7115
469-497-2504
Fax: 469-497-2510
469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Request an Appointment with codes: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
All lumps should be checked by a physician. Most often, these lumps are caused by infections that can be treated. Treatment should start quickly to prevent complications or the spread of infection.
You can usually see a lump resolve within a week. If the lump does not resolve, or gets larger or is interfering with your child’s breathing or eating, call your physician immediately for an appointment.
If your physician is concerned about the lump on your child’s head or neck, you may be referred for further tests. Examination of some masses may determine their cause based on location, size and consistency.
In other cases, however, additional imaging tests may be required, such as:
Treatments for a head or neck lump are determined by the cause of the mass.
Cancerous head and neck lumps are very rare in children.