What is the hard lump inside the skin of the thyroid cancer incision?

The hard lump in the skin after thyroid cancer surgery may be caused by the unabsorbed sutures, adhesion of subcutaneous tissue during surgery, or recurrence of cancer. It is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment to identify the specific cause and take appropriate measures.

1. The surgical sutures are not absorbed: Thyroid cancer surgery generally requires the use of a knife to remove the thyroid gland. After the removal, cosmetic sutures are usually used to achieve a beautiful effect. If ordinary sutures are used, they can be gradually absorbed about a week after the operation and do not need to be removed. If absorbable sutures are used, they generally take about a month to be absorbed;

2. Adhesion of subcutaneous tissue: The hard lump in the skin at the incision of thyroid cancer surgery may be adhesion of subcutaneous tissue. With the help of a doctor, you can use a syringe to remove the sutures adhered to the skin, which can improve the symptoms.

3. Cancer recurrence: Even if the thyroid cancer patient has the tumor removed, he/she should still follow the doctor's advice for reexamination. If cervical lymph node metastasis is found, cervical lymph node dissection is also required. After lymph node dissection, it is also necessary to determine whether there are residual cancer lesions. If there are no residual cancer cells, it usually means that the disease has not recurred and no further radiotherapy or chemotherapy is needed. If there are residual cancer cells, it means that the disease may recur and further radiotherapy or chemotherapy is needed.

Patients should also pay attention to keeping the wound clean and dry to avoid infection. Patients who have undergone thyroid cancer surgery are advised to take a rest and avoid bad habits such as staying up late and overwork. They can also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes and bananas, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.