Benign thyroid nodule unresponsive to radiofrequency ablation treated with laser ablation: a case report

Abstract Background Radiofrequency ablation and laser ablation are safe and effective techniques for reducing thyroid nodule volume, neck symptoms, and cosmetic complaints. Therapeutic success is defined as a nodule reduction > 50% between 6 and 12 months after the procedure, but a percentage of...

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Main Authors: Silvia Oddo, Margherita Balestra, Lara Vera, Massimo Giusti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1628-9