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How Can A Lump In The Throat Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017

Question: I am a 69 year old male, today I noticed a lump in my throat about an inch below the Adam's Apple. It may have been there a very long time but not as large.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Swelling neck

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
It is probably a midline neck cystic mass. Please tell me is it tender to touch?
Does it move up on tongue protrusion?
Any difficulty in swallowing?
Please send me the pictures of the swelling and follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (20 minutes later)

It does not hurt at all, it does slightly move when my tongue is stuck out. No difficulty swallowing or breathing at all. As I wrote before, I have noticed for years, but seems larger now.

Yes, it dies move up when I stick my tongue out.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroglossal cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information.
It is probably a thyroglossal cyst. it is a congenital cyst.The size might have increased due to infection.
You should get an ultrasound neck done and fnac from the swelling done. It will help to reach any diagnosis and management will depend on the reports.
Follow up with the reports.
Youare always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D