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Neck exam is performed in a quiet and well-lit room. The patient should be seated in a comfortable position. Expose the neck down to the shoulders. Remove any jewelry. Gently perform the exam, particularly for those with suspected cervical diseases.
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Chen, G., Zeng, R. (2020). Physical Examination of Neck. In: Wan, XH., Zeng, R. (eds) Handbook of Clinical Diagnostics. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7677-1_44
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