Thyroid Dysfunction Following Thermal Ablation of Large Solid and Solid-Predominant Thyroid Nodules
Authors' conclusion
TA may cause short-term thyroid dysfunction, especially in patients with large TNs. Monitoring of thyroid hormone levels is recommended from 1 week to 3 months after TA to manage potential thyroid dysfunction effectively.
Study context
- Population
- Euthyroid patients with solid-predominant (≥ 80% solid) thyroid nodules treated with thermal ablation (microwave or radiofrequency)
- Participants
- 77 patients
- Outcome
- Changes in thyroid hormones after thermal ablation (TA) and risk factors for thyroid dysfunction
- Follow-up
- 1 week and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after TA
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Euthyroid rate after TA
Euthyroid rate at 1 week
70.1%
Euthyroid rate by 1 month
over 90%
Euthyroid rate by 12 months
100%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Thyroid Dysfunction Following Thermal Ablation of Large Solid and Solid-Predominant Thyroid Nodules. Endocr Pract. Published 22 January 2025. doi:10.
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