Suggest Treatment For A Lump In The Throat

Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi doc..I am into problem in my throat there is a lump. I have done all my blood tests all are normal. Today i have done utrasound and the report says RT AP dia of RT lobe is 2.1 cm. a cystic sol with internal septations & solid components is seen in a RT lobe.measuring approx 3.3×1 cms. few sub cm sizedymphnodes are seen at RT level V.

Please let me know why this happen to me also what will be the trearment. Also pls let me know other than surgery if any traetment is avaliable. if this is curable or I am at life risk

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Findings may suggest a complex cyst in right lobe of thyroid.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

Your findings may suggest a complex cyst in right lobe of thyroid.It may be due to many reasons.
You may need FNAC for assessing exact nature of cyst.It may be due to both benign or malignant reasons.Only FNAC is helpful in such cases.
You may need clinical correlation also.

So,further treatment plan depend upon FNAC/biopsy report.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (2 days later)

hello doc..thanks for ur reply.pls let me know the treatment for both benign and malignant cyst and wheather its completely curable in both the cases or not

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may need surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,
Thanks for writing back,
I can understand your concern,

You may need surgical excision of cyst or removal of right lobe of thyroid.
Only biopsy can assess the true nature of cyst.
However please note that it is generally a curable condition.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee