A brief communication report highlighting a 69-year-old male with a history of chronic conditions who presented with a persistent neck swelling following an upper respiratory tract infection. Despite multiple benign findings from various diagnostic procedures, the patient's anxiety about a potential malignancy led to repeated investigations, culminating in a left-sided neck dissection. The case underscores the challenges of managing patient-driven demands for certainty in an era of defensive medicine, where physicians may feel compelled to order excessive tests. This over-investigation not only increases healthcare costs and exposes patients to unnecessary risks but also strains healthcare resources.
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