By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify Common Causes: Recognize the most common causes of acute neck lumps, including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic origins.
2. Perform Effective Evaluations: Conduct thorough and systematic assessments of patients presenting with acute neck lumps, utilizing appropriate history-taking and physical examination techniques. Interpret Diagnostic Tools: Understand the indications for and interpret the results of various diagnostic tools, including imaging studies and laboratory tests, in the evaluation of acute neck lumps.
3. Formulate Management Plans: Develop evidence-based management plans for patients with acute neck lumps, including when to initiate treatment and when to refer to specialist care.
4. Enhance Communication: Improve communication skills with patients and other healthcare professionals when discussing cases involving acute neck lumps
5. Respond to Acute Calls: Increase confidence and competence in responding to acute ENT calls involving neck lumps, ensuring timely and effective patient care.

We look forward to your participation in this educational initiative and to enhancing the skills of junior doctors in managing acute neck lumps.