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Common Symptoms
- •Painless or growing swelling, nodule, or lump in the neck
- •Swelling in front of the ear or beneath the lower jaw (salivary glands)
- •Difficulty or pain while swallowing that does not resolve
- •Non-healing ulcers on tongue, gums, or inner lining of the mouth
- •Changes in voice, throat heaviness, or blood-streaked sputum
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Conditions Treated
- ✓Thyroid nodules, multinodular goiters, and thyroid neoplasms
- ✓Pleomorphic adenoma and Warthin's tumor of the parotid gland
- ✓Submandibular gland calculi (stones) and chronic sialadenitis
- ✓Congenital neck masses (Thyroglossal duct cysts, Branchial cleft cysts)
- ✓Cervical lymphadenopathy requiring diagnostic surgical excision
Diagnostic & Advanced Treatment Protocols
1. Clinical Diagnosis
- →High-resolution Neck Ultrasound with color Doppler analysis
- →Ultrasound-guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
- →Contrast-enhanced CT / MRI of the neck and skull base
- →Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngopharyngoscopy
- →Comprehensive thyroid hormonal and autoantibody profiling
2. Surgical & Medical Treatments
- →Superficial Parotidectomy
- →Hemithyroidectomy
- →Branchial Cleft & Thyroglossal Excision
- →Cervical Lymphadenopathy
When to Consult an ENT Specialist
Early evaluation prevents chronic complications. Schedule a specialist consultation promptly if you experience:
- •Any neck lump or swelling persisting for more than 2 to 3 weeks
- •Rapidly enlarging swelling in the thyroid or cheek region
- •Neck mass associated with voice hoarseness or difficulty swallowing
- •Non-healing mouth ulcer lasting beyond 2 weeks, especially in tobacco users
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the facial nerve protected during parotid surgery?
During parotidectomy, our surgeons use microsurgical dissection and continuous intraoperative facial nerve monitoring to visually and electrically track every branch of the facial nerve, minimizing post-operative weakness.
Are all thyroid nodules cancerous?
No. The vast majority (>90%) of thyroid nodules are benign. High-resolution ultrasound and an ultrasound-guided FNAC safely determine whether medical observation or surgical excision is needed.
Consult Our ENT Specialists in Chandigarh
Receive an accurate evaluation and tailored treatment plan from Dr. Ganesh Dutt Rattan and Dr. Anav Rattan.