Toxic Thyroid Nodule Case Report

CASE:

39 y/o male with large right lower thyroid nodule and several smaller nodules. Complains of difficulty with swallowing and difficulty breathing and pressure sensation when trying to exercise. Symptom score 3/5. TSH 1.7. multiple nodule biopsies are all benign. Patient does not desire surgery if nodules are benign. Nodule measures 31 ml.

METHODS:

31 ml nodule treated with 116,975 joules of energy under local anesthesia using a 10mm RFA probe.