Neck node excision

Excision of a single lymph node is required when the nature of the disorder cannot be established conclusively by needle biopsy. This allows the pathologist to examine the cells and architecture of the entire node.

When lymphoma is diagnosed on a needle biopsy, excision may be necessary to better determine the type and grade of lymphoma. Learn more about lymphoma, including diagnosis and treatment...

It may be required when tuberculosis is suspected in an effort to culture the organism and to determine what drugs it will respond to.

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Neck dissection

Neck dissection is a cancer operation to remove a group of lymph nodes from the neck. This usually amounts to most of the lymph nodes from one side but can encompass lymph nodes from both sides of the neck.  Learn more about neck dissection surgery...