08.05.2026 20:22
54-year-old İrfan Bozan, living in Bilecik, was relieved of a 542-gram giant thyroid mass that he had been carrying in his neck for years and for which surgery was refused due to being deemed "risky," allowing him to breathe comfortably again.
54-year-old İrfan Bozan, living in Bilecik, regained his health after surgery removed a 542-gram thyroid mass from his neck.
COULD NOT HAVE SURGERY, BEGAN EXPERIENCING SHORTNESS OF BREATH
According to a written statement from the Provincial Health Directorate, İrfan Bozan, who had been living with a mass in his neck for many years and also had diabetes and lung disease, had previously applied to various healthcare institutions to have the mass removed.
Because the operation was considered risky, Bozan began to experience shortness of breath due to the growing mass, and eventually applied to Bilecik Training and Research Hospital.
OPERATION LASTING 2.5 HOURS
There, Bozan was operated on by General Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Doğuşcan Kurular, and the 542-gram thyroid mass in his neck was removed in a 2.5-hour operation.
Bozan was discharged after his treatment.
WHAT IS THE THYROID?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate. Affecting many systems from heart rate to body temperature, energy level to weight control, the thyroid gland can lead to serious health problems when it does not function properly.
WHAT CAUSES THYROID DISEASES?
Thyroid diseases can occur due to genetic predisposition, iodine deficiency, immune system disorders, infections, and hormonal changes. Nodules or masses that form in the thyroid gland can grow over time and cause breathing and swallowing problems.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THYROID DISEASE?
Although the symptoms of thyroid diseases vary from person to person, the most common complaints are as follows:
- Swelling or a palpable mass in the neck
- Shortness of breath
- Difficulty swallowing
- Weakness and fatigue
- Palpitations
- Sudden weight gain or weight loss
- Hoarseness
- Excessive sweating or feeling cold
- Sleep problems