Minimally invasive ablation of a toxic thyroid nodule by high-intensity focused ultrasound

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2010 Nov;31(10):1967-8. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A1979. Epub 2010 Jan 14.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Male
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Thyroid Nodule / diagnostic imaging*
  • Thyroid Nodule / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Iodine Radioisotopes