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
Detailed guides
Discuss your symptoms in a consultation
For urgent surgical problems, please contact the nearest hospital emergency department.
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