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Thyroid Surgery
The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism. Some conditions, including large goitres, selected nodules, or suspected thyroid cancers, may require surgery.
Overview
The thyroid is a gland in the neck that regulates metabolism. Some conditions, including large goitres, selected nodules, or suspected thyroid cancers, may require surgery.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include neck swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, voice changes, pressure, rapid enlargement, or symptoms of altered thyroid function.
Causes
Surgery may be considered for symptomatic benign nodules, multinodular goitre, pressure from a large goitre, suspicious nodules, confirmed cancer, or selected overactive thyroid disease.
Diagnosis
Evaluation may include thyroid blood tests, ultrasound, FNAC, CT scan for selected large goitres, and other clinically indicated investigations.
Treatment
Many thyroid disorders are managed with medication and monitoring. Surgery may remove one lobe, the whole gland, or use another appropriate procedure based on diagnosis.
Recovery
Recovery guidance covers wound care, pain management, activity, diet, follow-up, and thyroid hormone replacement when required after surgery.