ABSTRACT
The neck is an anatomically compact area which contains a number of important structures and organs. Diagnosis of abnormalities can often be made by their position relative to anatomical landmarks. When examining a neck lump, depth below the skin, mobility, shape and texture, transilluminability and lumps elsewhere in the body are important pointers in making the diagnosis. Lumps within the skin or sub-cutaneous tissues include sebaceous cysts and lipomata.
