Infection, thyroid disease, and malignancies can all result in enlargements/masses in the neck. Which of the following statements is true and would help you identify the most likely cause?
A) Thyroid diseases are most often associated with enlargements of rapid onset and firm texture.
B) Malignancies are most often associated with tender areas of enlargements with rapid onset.
C) Infections are most often associated with enlarged, immobile, and tender nodes.
D) All of the above.
A
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