Paraganglioma - after surgery

Hello.

10 days ago i had a surgery to get rid of a paraganglioma in the neck.

The pain is going away and the wound is almost healed.

Has anyone got still swollen neck after this surgery?

The Surgeon guaranteed that the tumour is completely gone but touching my neck i can still feel something swollen like the tumour is still there.

Could it be the carotid artheria?

 

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to say what it is you can feel as I am not part of the hospital team looking after you. It is best to speak to them if you are concerned. What I can say is that you are very early days post surgery and of course the tissues can all remain swollen for awhile, while they are healing.

    Take care and if you remain worried do contact your doctor.

    Sarah.