Percutaneous Ethanol Injection in Combination with Laser Ablation for a 100 ml Partially Cystic Thyroid Nodule
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Until nonsurgical techniques like laser ablation (LA) or radiofrequency became available, patients suffering from large nodules with compressive symptoms were addressed to surgery.
We describe the case of a 59-year-old woman with a large, partially cystic thyroid nodule having a volume of about 100 ml.
As the patient refused surgery, despite her constant local discomfort, such large partially cystic nodule underwent several percutaneous ethanol injections (PEI) and then was submitted to LA.
The combination of these two procedures allowed firstly complete disappearance of the cystic component and secondly a significant reduction of thyroid nodule, which finally measured 17 ml in volume (82% reduction compared to baseline).
This case demonstrates that even in very large partially cystic nodules LA preceded by PEI represents a valid alternative to surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Negro, Roberto& Greco, Gabriele. 2018. Percutaneous Ethanol Injection in Combination with Laser Ablation for a 100 ml Partially Cystic Thyroid Nodule. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143051
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Negro, Roberto& Greco, Gabriele. Percutaneous Ethanol Injection in Combination with Laser Ablation for a 100 ml Partially Cystic Thyroid Nodule. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143051
American Medical Association (AMA)
Negro, Roberto& Greco, Gabriele. Percutaneous Ethanol Injection in Combination with Laser Ablation for a 100 ml Partially Cystic Thyroid Nodule. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1143051
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1143051