Neck tumour surgery

The neck can be the site of very diverse masses: congenital cysts present from birth, enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), benign soft-tissue tumours or malignant tumours. Any persistent neck mass warrants a precise work-up to determine its nature. Neck tumour surgery has a twofold objective: to remove the lesion completely and to allow its full analysis under the microscope. Depending on the case, this may involve the excision of a cyst, an excisional lymph node biopsy, or a more extensive neck dissection as part of cancer treatment, always decided through multidisciplinary consultation. The neck contains critical structures — nerves, vessels — which the surgeon identifies and preserves with care. The incisions are placed in the natural folds of the skin for the most discreet aesthetic result possible. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, this surgery is performed by ENT surgeons with solid expertise in neck surgery, within a complete environment — modern operating theatre, intensive care, imaging — for safe management.