Ces radiol. 2025, 79(2):72-76 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2025/010

Termal ablation of benign thyroid nodulesReview article

Jan Hrdlička1, Jan Kaván1, Jan Jiskra2, Lukáš Lambert1, 3, Andrea Burgetová1
1 Radiodiagnostická klinika 1. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Všeobecné fakultní nemocnice v Praze
2 III. interní klinika 1. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Všeobecné fakultní nemocnice v Praze
3 Klinika zobrazovacích metod, FN Motol a 2. LF UK Korespondenční adresa:

The aim of this article is to introduce readers to minimally invasive treatment methods for benign thyroid nodules including radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA), laser ablation (LA) and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Benign thyroid nodules are frequently encountered as incidental findings in ultrasound examinations. When they become symptomatic or exhibit progressive growth, surgical removal - either partial or total thyroidectomy - is indicated. Thermal ablation represents an emerging alternative, that is increasingly utilized in Europe and offers good efficacy with a risk profile comparable to surgical treatment.

Keywords: benign thyroid nodules, mini-invasive therapy, thermal ablation.

Accepted: February 14, 2025; Published: June 6, 2025  Show citation

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Hrdlička J, Kaván J, Jiskra J, Lambert L, Burgetová A. Termal ablation of benign thyroid nodules. Ces radiol. 2025;79(2):72-76. doi: 10.55095/CesRadiol2025/010.
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