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Short articles on thyroid, salivary gland, neck and laryngeal diseases, written in plain language for patients.
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- Thyroid ultrasoundWhat a thyroid ultrasound is, how it is done, what it can and cannot show, how nodules are graded, when a needle sample is taken and what happens afterwards.Read more
- Is a neck ultrasound always necessary during a check-up?What a neck ultrasound shows, who needs one, why it is not advised as screening for everyone, what happens if a nodule is found and when to see a doctor.Read more
- Will I get facial paralysis after salivary gland surgery?Why the facial nerve is at risk in parotid surgery, how often weakness happens in published figures, how the nerve is protected and how the eye is cared for.Read more
- Why does a salivary gland swell?A stone, an infection or a tumour? The main causes of a swollen salivary gland, how they differ, how the cause is found and when to see a doctor.Read more
- How are enlarged lymph nodes diagnosed?If you have noticed an enlarged lymph node in your neck, diagnosis follows a clear order: history and examination, blood tests, ultrasound and, if needed, a needle sample.Read more
- Will I lose my voice?Whether laryngeal cancer means losing your voice: what to expect at each stage, how the voice is preserved and, when necessary, how it is regained.Read more
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