Breast and Thyroid Swellings Evaluation and Surgical Treatment
Breast and thyroid swellings can have many causes, ranging from benign conditions to conditions requiring further investigation or treatment. A breast lump may be caused by cysts, fibroadenoma, fibrocystic changes, infection or other conditions, while thyroid nodules may be solid or fluid-filled and are often benign.
Dr Shaunak Saha provides clinical assessment and treatment planning for patients presenting with breast lumps, thyroid swellings and related concerns. Depending on the clinical findings, evaluation may include examination, ultrasound, thyroid function tests, imaging and tissue sampling such as fine-needle aspiration when appropriate.
The purpose of evaluation is to identify the nature of the swelling and determine whether observation, further investigation or surgical treatment is appropriate.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Conditions: Breast and thyroid swellings
Assessment: Clinical examination
Breast evaluation: Imaging and tissue assessment when indicated
Thyroid evaluation: Thyroid function testing and ultrasound
Biopsy: Fine-needle aspiration when clinically appropriate
Treatment: Observation, investigation or surgery
Surgical focus: Removal or treatment of selected lesions
Patient group: Adults requiring breast or thyroid evaluation
Follow-up: Based on diagnosis
Planning: Individualised
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Should every breast lump be checked?
A: Yes. Many breast lumps are benign, but a new or unusual breast lump should be medically assessed.
Q: Are thyroid nodules usually cancerous?
A: Most thyroid nodules are not cancerous, but appropriate evaluation is important to determine their nature.
Q: What tests may be needed for a thyroid swelling?
A: Depending on the case, evaluation can include thyroid blood tests, ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration biopsy.
Do not ignore a new breast or thyroid swelling. Book a consultation with Dr Shaunak Saha for appropriate clinical evaluation.
