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A lump, swelling or change in your neck deserves a clear answer. Our consultant head and neck radiologists provide it.
What we assess
Who reads your scan
Your report
Your consultant talks you through what the scan shows while you are still in the room.
A written report follows, usually within 24 hours. If anything needs a closer look, we can arrange MRI, CT, blood tests or a specialist referral. If a sample is needed, ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration or biopsy can be arranged. See neck biopsies.
A scan helps identify what a lump is and what may be causing it. Most neck lumps are harmless, but it is important to check.
If a lump lasts more than a couple of weeks, gets bigger or is painful, or comes with weight loss, fever or changes in your voice or swallowing.
Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, and has no known side effects. A small amount of gel is applied to the skin and a handheld probe is moved gently over the area. You can return to your day straight afterwards.
Tell us what you would like looked at and we will come back to you with times. You do not need a referral.
