Evaluating the Clinical Impact of the Direct‐To‐Test Neck Lump Referral Pathway. A Retrospective Review at a District General Hospital

Celine Iswarya Partha Sarathi; Sahar Alghnaimawi; Sehar Naseem; Ayeshea Shenton; Ali Wadood; Adrian Hall; Woo‐Young Yang; Max Sallis Osborne

doi:10.1002/hed.70283

April 16, 2026Head & Neck

Evaluating the Clinical Impact of the Direct‐To‐Test Neck Lump Referral Pathway. A Retrospective Review at a District General Hospital

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Key Points

The research aims to assess the effectiveness of the Direct-To-Test (DTT) pathway for neck lump referrals.
Conducted a retrospective review at a district general hospital.
Analyzed standardized referral data and diagnostic procedures.
Evaluated the role of radiologist-led biopsies in the process.
The DTT pathway streamlined referral processes.
Enhanced diagnostic accuracy was observed.
Suggestions made for standardized data collection and follow-up procedures.

Implication

Retrospective review evaluates referral pathway effectiveness in improving diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

Abstract

The DTT-USS pathway streamlines referrals, ensures diagnostic accuracy, and improves efficiency. Standardized referral data, radiologist-led biopsy, and structured benign follow-up could further enhance sustainability.

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Sarathi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Evaluating the Clinical Impact of the Direct‐To‐Test Neck Lump Referral Pathway. A Retrospective Review at a District General Hospital

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Evaluating the Clinical Impact of the Direct‐To‐Test Neck Lump Referral Pathway. A Retrospective Review at a District General Hospital

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Abstract

Discussion

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