Neck Lump Surgery in Wellington
A
neck lump
is any bump, lump or swelling in the neck. They have many causes and are not always serious. They can be enlarged
lymph nodes
, due to bacterial or
viral infection
or inflammation. Growths can form in the parotid and thyroid glands. Although not all lumps are cancerous, a lump in the neck can be the first sign of cancer of the mouth, throat, larynx, thyroid gland, or of certain
lymphomas
or
blood cancers
. Surgery by a
Head and Neck Surgeon
aims to investigate, diagnose and, if necessary, remove any unwanted neck lumps. This may involve surgery and other therapies, such as
radiotherapy
.
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