What Causes Swelling In The Left Side Of Neck?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2015

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Question : hi doctor, my mother s thyroid profile is attached. its from 3 years ago. she has a small lump on her left side of the neck. what could this be and how do we proceed? please help doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid function is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.

The swelling in neck can be either a thyroid swelling or a lymph node. Please consult a doctor who will do an ultrasound neck, which will confirm the type of swelling. If the swelling is significant, they will do a needle biopsy- FNAC.

Thyroid function in 2012 is normal.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar