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Thyroid Nodules Treated With Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation: A Comparative Study

Thyroid Nodules Treated With Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation: A Comparative Study

Percutaneous radiofrequency thermal ablation (RTA) was reported as an effective tool for the management of thyroid nodules (TNs). The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of RTA and to establish whether they were treatment-related by comparison with a matched, untreated control group.

Conclusion

RTA induced a marked TN volume shrinkage resulting in parallel improvement of pressure symptoms. In most patients with toxic TNs, hyperthyroidism significantly improved as well. RTA may represent a valid therapeutic approach in patients with TNs not receiving conventional treatments.

Citation

Faggiano, A., Ramundo, V., Assanti, A. P., Fonderico, F., Macchia, P. E., Misso, C., Marciello, F., Marotta, V., Del Prete, M., Papini, E., Lombardi, G., Colao, A., and Spiezia, S. (2012). Thyroid Nodules Treated with Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation: A Comparative Study. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 97(12), 4439–4445. doi:10.1210/jc.2012-2251

Key Words

Percutaneous radiofrequency thermal ablation, thyroid nodules, hyperthyroidism

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