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For urgent surgical problems, please contact the nearest hospital emergency department.

Thyroid & Neck Surgery

Surgical assessment and treatment of thyroid swellings and related endocrine conditions.

Thyroid swellings are assessed with clinical examination, thyroid function tests, ultrasound and, when indicated, a needle biopsy. Surgery is advised only for selected findings.

This service is available after clinical assessment.

Conditions commonly seen

  • Thyroid swelling (goitre)
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Selected thyroid conditions needing surgery
  • Goitre
  • Thyroid cancer overview
  • Selected neck swellings

Procedures

  • Hemithyroidectomy
  • Total thyroidectomy
  • Excision of neck swellings
  • Neck dissection
  • Cervical lymph-node biopsy
  • Thyroidectomy

When to consult a surgeon

  • A visible or palpable swelling in the front of the neck
  • Difficulty swallowing or a change in voice with a neck swelling
  • An ultrasound or biopsy report advising surgical opinion

Discuss your symptoms in a consultation

For urgent surgical problems, please contact the nearest hospital emergency department.

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