Minimally invasive ablation of a toxic thyroid nodule by high-intensity focused ultrasound.
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چکیده
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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 31 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010