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THYROID RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION (RFA)
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Minimally invasive procedure as an alternative to surgery
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Commonly use to treat nodules in the liver and other organs
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In Endocrinology is used to treat benign thyroid nodules that can cause symptoms or cosmetic
TYPES OF NODULES
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Colloid Nodules – Normal thyroid tissue overgrowth
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Thyroid Cystic – Pockets of fluid inside the thyroid. This can be a mix partially solid, partially fluid
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Inflammatory – Secondary to long term inflammation
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Multinodular Goiter – Multiple nodules inside the thyroid
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Hyperfunctioning - Increase production of thyroid hormone causing hyperthyroidism
SYMPTOMS
Difficulty Swallowing
Difficulty Breathing
Neck Pain
Noticeable lumps in the neck
TREATMENT
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Small nodules are monitored
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Nodules positive for cancer must be removed by surgery
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Radioactive Iodine for nodules that are hyperfunctioning
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Large nodules can be treated with Radiofrequency Ablation
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