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

作者:Esnault O*; Rouxel A; Le Nestour E; Gheron G; Leenhardt L
来源:American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2010, 31(10): 1967-1968.
DOI:10.3174/ajnr.A1979

摘要

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.

  • 出版日期2010-12