Minimally Invasive Ablation of a Toxic Thyroid Nodule by High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

HIFU is used in the treatment of cancer (prostate, breast) and uterine fibroma but not yet in TNs. This case report describes the first successful ablation of a toxic TN with HIFU. TSH and radioiodine scan normalization were achieved without complications and maintained for 18 months. HIFU treatment...

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Published in:American journal of neuroradiology : AJNR 2010-11, Vol.31 (10), p.1967-1968
Main Authors: ESNAULT, O, ROUXEL, A, LE NESTOUR, E, GHERON, G, LEENHARDT, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Electrocardiography. Vectocardiography
Electrodiagnosis. Electric activity recording
Head and Neck
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation - methods
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Iodine Radioisotopes
Male
Medical sciences
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures - methods
Nervous system
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Radionuclide Imaging
Thyroid Nodule - diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Nodule - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography
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Summary:HIFU is used in the treatment of cancer (prostate, breast) and uterine fibroma but not yet in TNs. This case report describes the first successful ablation of a toxic TN with HIFU. TSH and radioiodine scan normalization were achieved without complications and maintained for 18 months. HIFU treatment is a minimally invasive technique that may be an effective safe alternative to radioiodine or surgery in patients with toxic TNs.
ISSN:0195-6108
1936-959X
DOI:10.3174/ajnr.A1979