The Neck Lump Clinic
A wide variety of causes exist for the frequently occurring problem of neck lumps. Thankfully the majority of causes are benign. However when
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Head and neck cancer
Adenoid cystic carcinoma
This is a malignant tumour of salivary gland origin. It may occur in any of the paired salivary glands (submandibular, sublingual or parotid)
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Neck lump
A lump in the neck or neck lump is a worrying situation for any patient as they often are concerned at the possiblity
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Freys syndrome after parotidectomy
Freys syndrome is not an uncommon phenomenon after surgery to the parotid gland (parotidectomy). The patient complains of sweating on the cheek, face
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Chyle leak following neck dissection
Chyle is a milky fluid consisting of lymph / interstitial fluid and emulsified fats. The largest conduit of it is in the thoracic
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Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is a rare condition. It is should be treated by individuals that work in a multidisciplinary team and therefore manage the
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Thyroglossal cyst
A thyroglossal cyst is a benign cyst typically, that is a remnant left behind when the thyroid gland is formed in utero. It
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Branchial Cyst
A branchial cyst is a benign developmental anomaly that can form in the neck. It typically troubles patients in their first three decades
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Voicebox cancer
Cancer of the voicebox (larynx) typically occurs in patients who are smokers. High alcohol intake can be a contributory factor too. Patients typically
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Neck Dissection
The various functions and levels of lymph nodes are summarized in a previous A & P section under the heading of lymph node
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Lymph Node Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy – Anatomy & Physiology Lymph nodes are numerous in the head and neck region. They are a filter for bacteria
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Head and Neck Cancer UK
UK Head and Neck Cancer Head and Neck Cancer is a spectrum of disease covering malignant disease of the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary
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Where should my Head and Neck Cancer be treated?
This is a huge issue in the UK with local areas being split up into cancer networks and cancer services being delivered with
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