Cryoablation as local therapy in patients with locally recurrent thyroid cancer: Two case reports
The local surgical treatment of thyroid cancer recurrence poses significant challenges, particularly when addressing areas affected by extensive scar tissue. Cryoablation of local recurrences might be a promising minimally invasive alternative, especially for patients who are not ideal surgical cand...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325003644 |
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| Summary: | The local surgical treatment of thyroid cancer recurrence poses significant challenges, particularly when addressing areas affected by extensive scar tissue. Cryoablation of local recurrences might be a promising minimally invasive alternative, especially for patients who are not ideal surgical candidates or prefer nonsurgical interventions. This report discusses 2 cases of recurrent thyroid cancer successfully managed with curative intent cryoablation. Follow-up ultrasound revealed complete involution in the first patient, and 73% volume reduction of the lesion in the second patient. No delayed complications were observed. It underlines the potential of cryoablation as a feasible treatment option for local recurrence of thyroid cancer and advocates for future research to better define its role within thyroid cancer management protocols. |
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| ISSN: | 1930-0433 |