Oftentimes a lump in the neck is disregarded as being simply a swollen lymph node or a mere minor infection. Self-diagnosis can be dangerous; especially if that lump turns out to be something more serious such as Lymphoma or something rare that occurs in older adults such as a Branchial Cleft Cyst. These cysts are generally benign and are detected during birth however, they can surface later in a person’s life and cause ongoing discomfort and create further complications if left untreated.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Maryland Youth Sports Encourage Academic and Social Development
Extracurricular sports activities appear to have a positive impact on its participants in more ways then we realize. According to an article written by Donna L. Merkel, entitled, Youth sport: positive and negative impact on young athletes, ”Children are healthy and happy as they engage in this traditional pastime.” The article talks about how sports aid with weight control, however, one ten-year-old youth from Upper Marlboro, Maryland introduces another positive aspect.