Neck Swelling: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Neck Swelling

These conditions include swelling around the neck, swelling, and inflammation of lymph glands and other tissues. [ayurtimes.com]

Signs will begin with the swelling of the lower part of the neck. [health.ccm.net]

A visible neck swelling is rarely present. However, the enlargement may be felt during a physical examination. [healthhype.com]

Pharyngitis

swelling (especially unilateral neck swelling). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She then developed a left neck swelling, followed by difficult swallowing and cough. Subsequently, she developed shortness of breath that became severe. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] pediatricians, internists, family physicians, and emergency department physicians should know the red flags for adolescent and young adult pharyngitis: worsening symptoms or neck [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ludwig's Angina

The external signs may include bilateral lower facial swelling around the mandible and upper neck. [en.wikipedia.org]

Bilateral symmetric neck swelling and pain, fever and dysphagia are seen in initial stages. [symptoma.com]

Painful neck swelling, tooth pain, dysphagia, dyspnoea, fever, and malaise are the most common complaints. [emj.bmj.com]

Subcutaneous Emphysema

Pneumomediastinum is usually characterized by chest pain, dyspnea, and neck swelling caused by subcutaneous emphysema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract We present the case of a 22-year-old primigravida with symptoms of neck swelling and difficulty breathing 3 hours after uneventful vaginal delivery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

swelling as the initial symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lemierre Syndrome

swelling (especially unilateral neck swelling). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 10-year-old boy is reported who had a five-day history of ear infection, with the development of fever, drowsiness and ipsilateral neck swelling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

1 A Case of Lemierre's Syndrome in Intensive Care Unit. ( 29531456 ) Man M.Y....Lau S.K.P. 2018 2 Lemierre's syndrome: A persistent unusual neck pain and swelling. ( 29796209 [malacards.org]

Parapharyngeal Abscess

Abstract A 7-month-old boy presented to the emergency department with reduced oral intake, neck swelling and fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diagnosing parapharyngeal abscess and mediastinitis can be challenging, but should be suspected and ruled out in cases of post-operative odynophagia, fever, and/or neck swelling [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She re-presented 14 days post-surgery with a large erythematous tender right mid cervical neck swelling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Retropharyngeal Abscess

CASE PRESENTATION: A 2-year-old Japanese boy recently presented to our department with a chief complaint of neck swelling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(b) Operative view of the oral cavity, showing swelling of the left posterior pharyngeal wall. (c) Operative view of the posterior neck swelling. [bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com]

Physical examination revealed bilateral tonsillitis and swelling of the left posterior pharyngeal wall. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tonsillitis

[…] or neck swelling Key Points Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat. [stlouischildrens.org]

If your child’s sore throat is severe and includes difficulty swallowing or breathing, drooling, stiff neck or neck swelling, call 911 or your local emergency number. [childrensnational.org]

[…] or neck swelling Children's Team Children's Team Providers George Zalzal Division Chief, Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) Nancy Bauman Otolaryngologist Alexandra Espinel [childrensnational.org]

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

The most frequent signs and symptoms were face or neck swelling (82%), upper extremity swelling (68%), dyspnea (66%), cough (50%), and dilated chest vein collaterals (38%) [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

On postoperative day 5, when his neck swelling subsided and tracheal stenosis seemed resolved, the patient was extubated and the subsequent recovery was uneventful. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nontoxic Goiter

Symptomatic patient may present with painless neck swelling, cosmetic complaints, shortness of breath, sudden increase in goiter size with pain due to hemorrhage, larger goiter [specialty.mims.com]

Sometimes the patient seeks help for obvious neck swelling and cosmetic disfigurement of the neck. [intechopen.com]

On physical examination, there will be a central neck swelling that could be smooth or nodular and the mass moves with swallowing. [statpearls.com]

Laryngocele

Antibiotics, throat irrigations, and warm packs applied to the neck resulted in full resolution of the neck mass and subtotal regression of the supraglottic swelling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

KEYWORDS: Layngocele, Neck swelling, Saccule, Ventricle of larynx. [fr.slideshare.net]

Clinically, laryngocele usually manifest with hoarseness and neck swelling (4). But most of them remain asymptomatic with a post-mortem discovery reaching 6% (2). [latunisiemedicale.com]

Peritonsillar Abscess

An adolescent presents with high fever, sore throat, odynophagia, possibly with neck swelling. A tonsillar infection is suspected, but how severe? [jaocr.org]

The uvula in the back of the throat may be shifted away from the swelling. The neck and throat may be red and swollen on one or both sides. [cmc.ph]

swelling Fever Headache Muffled voice Tender glands of the jaw and throat An exam of the throat often shows swelling on one side and on the roof of the mouth. [cmc.ph]

Thyroglossal Cyst

swelling at birth. [epomedicine.com]

A benign thyroglossal cyst is a common clinical condition and is second only to a cervical lymph node as the most common cause of a solitary neck swelling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ultrasound of the neck revealed TG cyst and a normal situated thyroid gland. FNAC of the swelling was confirmatory of TG cyst. [saudisurgj.org]

Scrofula

These complications may occur from this infection: Draining sore in the neck Scarring Call your health care provider if you or your child has a swelling or group of swellings [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] if you or your child has a swelling or group of swellings in the neck. [mountsinai.org]

Symptoms of scrofula are: Fevers (rare) Painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck and other areas of the body Sores (rare) Sweating Tests to diagnose scrofula include: [nlm.nih.gov]

Carotid Body Tumor

A middle-aged male patient presenting with a neck swelling was diagnosed with a glomus vagale tumor on USG by the direct demonstration of its continuity with the vagus nerve [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The first case was a 36-year-old gentleman who presented with 6 months history of painless swelling on the left side of neck. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe detection of one such tumor by fine needle aspiration cytology in a 30-year-old lady with left neck swellings clinically suspected of tubercular lymphadenitis. [pacificejournals.com]

Thyroid Cyst

A 75-year-old male patient presented to the outpatients department who had had thyroid swelling for the last 50 years and a discharging neck sinus from the swelling with ulceration [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

My neck seems to swell in the heat and I have started getting hoarse and pain in neck. My internist said to have another ct in 2 months and another sonor in 3 months. [medhelp.org]

Thyroid Cancer and Goiter Pain in the neck or throat, swelling or a hoarse voice are reasons to get your thyroid checked out. [livestrong.com]

Lymphadenitis

[…] in the neck Pain in the neck Facial swelling Fever and chills Persistent sore throat. [epainassist.com]

The symptoms that are highly suggestive of lymphadenitis are swollen lymph nodes, neck mass, and neck swelling, although you may still have lymphadenitis without those symptoms [symcat.com]

In the process, the nodes closest to the infection can become sore and swollen — for instance, the lymph nodes in your neck may swell when you have a sore throat. [fortishealthcare.com]

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

He re-presented at the age of nine with neck swelling, stiffness, pain and numerous bony swellings over the occiput, the posterior neck, parascapular and thoraco-lumbar paraspinal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

para scapular-thoracolumbar regions and confirmed bilateral hallux valgus deformities.( Figures 2 and 4 ) Bony swellings over back and neck Similar swellings in thoracic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and back swellings. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lymphoma

Symptoms Some of the symptoms include swelling in the neck, swelling under the armpits, in the groin, and in the stomach. [symptoma.com]

swelling of the face and neck along with a feeling of breathlessness. [web.archive.org]

Often the first symptom of DLBCL is a painless swelling in the neck, armpit or groin that is caused by enlarged lymph nodes. [leukaemia.org.au]

Submandibular Duct Calculus

Conclusion: This case highlights the need to thoroughly assess patients with neck swellings, especially when symptoms are atypical, to avoid life-threatening complications [cambridge.org]

Eating worsened the discomfort a 52-year-old woman was experiencing, who presented with a 4-day history of painful swelling on the left side of the neck. [amjmed.org]

If this duct is damaged, saliva may not drain properly from the submandibular gland and the gland may therefore swell in the upper part of the neck. [exodontia.info]

Hodgkin Lymphoma

A 23-year-old Asian lady presented with a hard indurated midline neck swelling of 2 months duration without any upper aerodigestive tract or systemic symptoms of note. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Diagnosis for Hodgkin lymphoma Initially your GP may give you a physical examination and feel the lymph nodes in your neck, underarm and groin for any swelling. [cancer.org.au]

Others may notice a swelling of the lymph nodes. There are lymph nodes all around the body. Swelling often occurs in the neck, groin, abdomen, or armpits. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

She presented with chronic left ear pain, a mass in the left EAC, and rapid growth of an anterior neck swelling that had led to left vocal fold palsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] in the neck, underarm or groin. [curesearch.org]

Trouble swallowing Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm, stomach, or groin Fever for no known reason Weight loss for no known reason Night sweats What [texaschildrens.org]

Diphtheria

Symptoms may include: A moderate to severe sore throat Swollen and sore lymph nodes in the neck Swelling of the neck Heart and nervous system complications Diphtheria in your [bccdc.ca]

Neck swelling is usually present in severe disease. Cutaneous diphtheria presents as infected skin lesions which lack a characteristic appearance. [meningitis-angels.org]

[…] and neck swelling (producing a "bull neck" appearance) Difficulty breathing As respiratory diphtheria progresses, individuals may develop the classic adherent thick, gray [emedicinehealth.com]

Alveolar Rupture

Our patient had neck swelling and dysphagia after coughing. Chest radiographs are usually sufficient to diagnose SPM. [mjdrdypu.org]

Initially, he noticed swelling over the upper part of the chest; it progressed over 5 days to involve neck and face. [ijhas.in]

Although there may be swelling from air in the chest, the pressure differential between the large airways and the tissues of the neck are such that the trachea usually remains [clinicaladvisor.com]

Lymph Node Tuberculosis

swelling. [dovemed.com]

These complications may occur from this infection: Draining sore in the neck Scarring Call your health care provider if you or your child has a swelling or group of swellings [nlm.nih.gov]

A 39-year-old Zambian man who was visiting the United States presented with a three-week history of a draining neck mass and a three-month history of swelling on the left [nejm.org]

Thyroid Carcinoma

Symptoms vary depending on the type of thyroid cancer, but may include: Cough Difficulty swallowing Enlargement of the thyroid gland Hoarseness or changing voice Neck swelling [nlm.nih.gov]

Dizziness when the arms are raised above the head Neck vein swelling Sometimes goiters don't cause any symptoms at all. [everydayhealth.com]

This may reveal a lump in the thyroid, or swollen lymph nodes in the neck. [nlm.nih.gov]

Whiplash Injury

Depending on the severity of the injury, signs and symptoms may also include: Tenderness along the back of the neck and shoulders Neck swelling Muscle spasms in the posterior [emedicinehealth.com]

Common symptoms of whiplash include: neck pain and stiffness swelling and tenderness in the neck temporary loss of movement, or reduced movement, in the neck headaches muscle [healthdirect.gov.au]

The symptoms of whiplash can be treated with the following home remedies: Cold packs or ice can be applied to the neck to minimize swelling and pain. [emedicinehealth.com]

Mumps

A previously healthy 22-year-old woman presented with acute, unilateral facial and neck swelling, associated with fever and malaise. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

An 8-year-old boy developed dyspnea after a rapidly progressive swelling of his face and neck. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Submandibular gland involvement causes neck swelling beneath the jaw, and suprasternal edema may develop, perhaps because of lymphatic obstruction by enlarged salivary glands [merckmanuals.com]

Sialolithiasis

A 60 year old female presents with painful right neck swelling. She has a past medical history of alcoholic hepatic cirrhosis. Her vitals signs are within normal limits. [ultrasoundoftheweek.com]

A neck lump is any lump, bump, or swelling in the neck. There are many causes of lumps in the neck. The most common lumps or swellings are enlarged lymph nodes. [nlm.nih.gov]

Middle-aged man with left neck pan and swelling. J Emerg Med. 2014;46(4):516-518. Orlandi MA, Pistorio V, Guerra PA. Ultrasound in sialadenitis. [consultant360.com]

Hashimoto Thyroiditis

She was advised to take thyroxine tablets (100 µg) daily, and after two months her neck swelling reduced in size and her serum TSH concentration normalised (1.2 mU/L). [bmj.com]

We report a case of a 56-year-old Portuguese man who presented with a one-month history of progressive neck swelling and dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report a case of 45-year-old male, with left sided painless neck swelling, with a purulent discharging sinus over it associated with night sweats and loss of appetite. [hindawi.com]