{"id":725,"date":"2026-04-15T23:58:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/services\/tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T19:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:58:01","slug":"head-and-neck-tumors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/en\/services\/head-and-neck-tumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Head and Neck Tumors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et_pb_section_parallax preset--module--divi-section--1fpol9zhui\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background--css et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/backgroun-section-light-blue.png)\"><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Detecting a lump in the neck can be frightening\u2026<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">But acting in time can also save your life.<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Thyroid and parotid gland tumors are more common than you might think. The good news is that, in most cases, they are treatable and have excellent outcomes when addressed promptly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Do you have a lump on your neck or near your ear?<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Don't ignore it. Although many of these tumors are benign, they require expert evaluation to avoid complications and ensure appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello.jpg\" width=\"255\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/icono-procedimiento-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" class=\"wp-image-83\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Thyroid Tumors<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>High probability of recovery with timely treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck that regulates key bodily functions.<\/p>\n<p>Most thyroid tumors are benign and heal quickly, but delayed treatment can lead to a more complex condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What should you know?<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Most are benign nodules.<\/li>\n<li>Some may be thyroid cancer, but with an excellent prognosis.<\/li>\n<li>Often they don't cause symptoms at first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Warning signs<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>A lump on the front of the neck is usually related to the thyroid, while one on the cheek is more suggestive of a problem with the parotid gland.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in voice (hoarseness)<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li>\n<li>A feeling of pressure in the neck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Treatment<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In many cases, treatment is medical (with medication only), while in others, a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is required for histopathological diagnosis. Subsequently, some patients require surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Partial or total thyroidectomy is the primary treatment and offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High cure rates<\/li>\n<li>Safe procedures<\/li>\n<li>Favorable and rapid recovery<\/li>\n<li>Low-risk surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello-tiroides.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello-tiroides.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello-tiroides-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-242\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Parotid tumors<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Specialized surgery to protect your health.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The parotid gland is a salivary gland located in front of the ear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What should you know?<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Approximately 8 out of 10 tumors are benign.<\/li>\n<li>They usually grow slowly and are painless.<\/li>\n<li>Even though they are benign, they should be removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Warning signs<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>Lump in front of the ear or on the jaw<\/li>\n<li>Progressive growth<\/li>\n<li>Changes in facial symmetry (in advanced cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Treatment<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Surgery (parotidectomy) is necessary and must be performed by an experienced surgeon due to the proximity of the facial nerve, which controls facial movements.<\/p>\n<p>In expert hands, the risk is minimized and the results are highly satisfactory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello-parotida.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello-parotida.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.tuespecialistaencirugia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img-med-tumores-de-cabeza-y-cuello-parotida-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-243\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_11 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Don't miss the signs<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A lump can be something simple\u2026 or something that needs immediate attention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_12 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Why is it important to have surgery on time?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><ul>\n<li>You prevent benign tumors from becoming complicated or growing.<\/li>\n<li>You detect and treat malignant lesions early.<\/li>\n<li>You reduce future surgical risks.<\/li>\n<li>You achieve better aesthetic and functional results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is the process for an accurate diagnosis?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The process typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Specialized ultrasound<\/li>\n<li>Biopsy (FNA) if necessary<\/li>\n<li>Complete clinical evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle 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Choosing the right specialist directly impacts your safety and your results.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_13 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Your Health Cannot Wait<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>A timely assessment can make all the difference<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Schedule your consultation and receive professional, 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