Head & Neck Surgery

The salivary glands perform an important function in producing saliva in the mouth and throat. Saliva is produced by three major paired salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands) as well as hundreds of minor salivary glands that reside in…

The parathyroid glands reside in close proximity to the thyroid gland in the neck. Parathyroid hormone is released into the bloodstream to regulate calcium levels. Calcium is absorbed in the digestive tract, stored in the bone, and released into the…

Cancer of the oral cavity often begins as a mass or ulcer on the tongue, palate, gums, or lips. Patients with oral cavity cancer may reports pain, bleeding, trouble swallowing, a change in voice, or trouble breathing. The physical exam…

Lip cancer is the second most common cancer of the head and neck. Lower lip cancer is nearly ten times as common as upper lip cancer. A common presentation for lip cancer is a nonhealing ulcer or scab on the…

A mass (lump or nodule) of the head and neck is a common reason for patients to seek the consultation of an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physician. Masses of the head and neck may represent a variety of conditions…

A variety of skin lesions can be the cause, though timely evaluation by a physician is important as this can be a sign for skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and on the face it…

When we feel sick there is often associated lymph node swelling in the neck. These can feel like small rubbery bumps and can range in size from tiny to near ¾ inch. They can present anywhere from behind the ears…

Nodules of the thyroid gland are quite common. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the thyroid gland in this webinar for patients.  Dr. Karni presents a practical approach for management of thyroid nodules. To launch the…