At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to: 

 1. Develop an appropriate differential diagnosis for a patient who presents with a lateral neck mass. 

 2. Complete an appropriate diagnostic evaluation of a patient with a lateral neck mass. 

 3. Explain management options for a patient with a lateral neck mass.

David L. Steward, MD Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery University of Cincinnati Medical Center