What is the reason for a lump at the incision of thyroid cancer

The presence of a lump at the incision of thyroid cancer may be caused by local tissue hyperplasia, scar formation, lymph node enlargement, tumor recurrence, etc. It is recommended that patients seek medical treatment in a timely manner, make a clear diagnosis under the guidance of a doctor, and receive targeted treatment.

1. Local tissue hyperplasia: After thyroid cancer surgery, if the soft tissue at the incision is damaged, it may cause local tissue hyperplasia, resulting in a lump at the incision. This is usually a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment. It will gradually recover over time.

2. Scar formation: If the incision after thyroid cancer surgery does not heal well, or if care is not taken during the healing process, scars may form at the incision, which will appear as a lump at the incision. At this time, you can follow the doctor's advice to use drugs such as polysulfonated mucopolysaccharide cream for treatment, or you can use laser surgery to remove the scar;

3. Swollen lymph nodes: If the incision after thyroid cancer surgery becomes infected, it may cause swollen lymph nodes, which will appear as a lump at the incision. At this time, you need to take amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules and other drugs for anti-inflammatory treatment as prescribed by your doctor;

4. Tumor recurrence: If you do not pay attention to your eating habits or lifestyle after thyroid cancer surgery, it may cause tumor recurrence, resulting in the above situation. At this time, you need to go to the hospital for treatment in time and undergo surgical resection.

If there is a malignant tumor in other parts of the body that metastasizes to the thyroid gland, the above symptoms may also occur. It is recommended that patients go to the general surgery department of the hospital in time for treatment and have a clear diagnosis through routine blood tests, pathological examinations, etc.