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Short articles on thyroid, salivary gland, neck and laryngeal diseases, written in plain language for patients.
Thyroid
- What is thyroid cancer?A short introductory article explaining, in plain language, the thyroid gland, what it does and how thyroid cancer develops. You can start the series here.Read more
- Thyroid cancer symptomsThyroid cancer is usually silent in its early stages. Which symptoms appear as it grows, and which of them call for an examination? We answer in this article.Read more
- What are the symptoms of thyroid cancer?From a swelling in the neck to a change in the voice: a short, plain-language guide to the warning signs of thyroid cancer and when to see a doctor.Read more
- What are the causes of thyroid cancer?The cellular changes that lead to thyroid cancer and the known contributing factors. A short article explaining, in plain language, when the risk increases.Read more
- Risk factors for thyroid cancerFemale sex, exposure to radiation and inherited syndromes: in this article we explain, in plain language, the three main factors that raise the risk of thyroid cancer.Read more
- Treatments for thyroid cancerFrom thyroidectomy and lobectomy to hormone therapy and radioactive iodine: a guide that walks through the steps of thyroid cancer treatment one by one.Read more
- Thyroid ultrasoundA painless, quick and radiation-free imaging method: the role of thyroid ultrasound in assessing nodules and what it can tell you during your examination.Read more
- Is a neck ultrasound always necessary during a check-up?Neck ultrasound in a routine check-up: who gains extra benefit from it, and for whom is it unnecessary? A short, clear assessment to read before your check-up.Read more
Salivary glands
- What is a salivary gland tumour?Tumours that grow in the salivary glands and their ducts: which types occur, and how are benign and malignant tumours told apart? A short introduction.Read more
- Are salivary gland tumours serious?From pleomorphic adenoma to Warthin tumour, most salivary gland tumours are benign. So which findings should be taken seriously, and when? Here is what to look for.Read more
- What are the first signs of salivary gland tumours?A lump below the ear, numbness in the face or difficulty opening the mouth: in this article we list the first signs of salivary gland tumours in plain language.Read more
- What are the causes and symptoms of salivary gland tumours?Why do salivary gland tumours develop, and which swellings must always be examined? A short guide that explains the causes and symptoms in plain language.Read more
- Diagnosis of salivary gland tumoursUltrasound first, MRI if needed, and a needle biopsy when the picture is still unclear: in this article we walk through the steps of diagnosing a salivary gland mass.Read more
- Treatment of salivary gland tumoursSurgery alone is usually enough. When is the whole gland removed, and when is radiotherapy added? Here is how that decision is made.Read more
- What are the risks of salivary gland tumour surgery?The facial nerve is the most delicate issue in this operation. We explain where the risks stand today thanks to nerve stimulators and modern surgical techniques.Read more
- Will I get facial paralysis after salivary gland surgery?The most common question about parotid surgery. How is the facial nerve protected, where do the risks stand today and how does recovery progress? In this article.Read more
- Why does a salivary gland swell?A stone, an infection or a tumour? We explain, in plain language, the three main causes of a swollen salivary gland and when you need to see a doctor.Read more
Neck
- Branchial cleft cystsNeck cysts that are present from birth but usually noticed in the twenties: their types, symptoms and the path to follow are explained in plain language in this article.Read more
- Branchial cleft cystA common cause of soft, painless swellings on the side of the neck: the branchial cleft cyst. Its diagnosis, its course and when it needs surgery, in this article.Read more
- Branchial cleft cyst treatmentWhy is surgery usually recommended, what does the operation involve and why is the cyst removed together with its tract? The answers to common questions, in this article.Read more
- Thyroglossal duct cystA common cause of a swelling in the exact midline of the neck: the thyroglossal duct cyst. We explain its diagnosis and the operation that prevents it recurring.Read more
- Eagle syndromeA little-known cause of throat pain that worsens on swallowing and pain radiating to the ear: an elongated styloid process, or Eagle syndrome. Its symptoms, explained.Read more
- Eagle syndrome treatmentFor whom is observation enough in Eagle syndrome, and when does surgery come into play? A short, plain-language look at the treatment options and the decision process.Read more
- How are enlarged lymph nodes diagnosed?If you have noticed an enlarged lymph node in your neck, method comes before panic: examination, ultrasound and, if needed, a biopsy. The steps of diagnosis, explained.Read more
Larynx and mouth
- Will I lose my voice?The question laryngeal cancer patients ask most often. What to expect at each stage, how the voice is preserved and, when necessary, how it is regained.Read more
- How does tongue cancer develop?From dental trauma to HPV: the factors that pave the way for tongue cancer, and its first signs. In this article we explain which sores need to be examined.Read more
- How is tongue cancer treated?From surgery through the mouth to robotic surgery and radiotherapy: the treatment options for tongue cancer and how the decision is made, in patient-friendly language.Read more
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