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THYROID RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION (RFA)

  • Minimally invasive procedure as an alternative to surgery

  • Commonly use to treat nodules in the liver and other organs

  • In Endocrinology is used to treat benign thyroid nodules that can cause symptoms or cosmetic

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TYPES OF NODULES 

  • Colloid Nodules – Normal thyroid tissue overgrowth

  • Thyroid Cystic – Pockets of fluid inside the thyroid. This can be a mix partially solid, partially fluid

  • Inflammatory – Secondary to long term inflammation

  • Multinodular Goiter – Multiple nodules inside the thyroid

  • Hyperfunctioning - Increase production of thyroid hormone causing hyperthyroidism

SYMPTOMS 

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Difficulty Swallowing  

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Difficulty Breathing  

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Neck Pain 

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Noticeable lumps in the neck

TREATMENT

  • Small nodules are monitored 

  • Nodules positive for cancer must be removed by surgery 

  • Radioactive Iodine for nodules that are hyperfunctioning

  • Large nodules can be treated with Radiofrequency Ablation 

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