28/07/2026
A midline neck swelling is never “just a swelling” until proven otherwise.
This patient presented with a progressively enlarging neck mass. Careful clinical evaluation, cross-sectional imaging, and meticulous surgical planning culminated in complete excision of the thyroid tumour while preserving vital neurovascular structures.
Every successful surgery begins long before entering the operating room—with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary planning, and attention to every anatomical detail.
Early evaluation of a persistent neck swelling can be lifesaving. Not every lump is cancer, but every persistent neck lump deserves expert assessment.
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🔹 Clinical presentation
🔹 Pre-operative CT imaging
🔹 Intraoperative photographs demonstrating tumour dissection and successful excision
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📍Dr. Kondamudi Dheeraj
Consultant – Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Skull Base & Robotic Surgery
Apollo Cancer Centre, Visakhapatnam
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