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Neck lumps occurring in children can be usefully divided into those occurring in the midline of the neck, discussed here, and those situated laterally. While it is very uncommon for midline neck lumps represent sinister pathology it is very important that these lesions are accurately diagnosed and treated by those with a specialist interest as the treatment of those children receiving initial inappropriate treatment can be very challenging.
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Bateman, N. (2010). Neck Swellings/Lumps: Midline Neck Swellings. In: Godbole, P., Koyle, M., Wilcox, D. (eds) Guide to Pediatric Urology and Surgery in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-366-4_17
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