Evaluation of a Neck Mass in a Six-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report

Pediatric neck masses are one of the commonly encountered problems in clinical practice. They comprise a wide spectrum of congenital to acquired lesions manifesting in early or late childhood. They often pose a diagnostic challenge to the physician. We hereby present a case report of a six-month-old boy with a left-sided neck mass. Findings of a detailed workup were consistent with acute bacterial cervical lymphadenitis, ruling out neoplasia. The child showed significant improvement after including extended coverage of antibiotic therapy for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and was put under follow-up.