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INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

INDICATIONS
RFA may be recommended
to treat:

  • Solid or partially cystic benign (non-cancerous) thyroid nodules causing symptoms or cosmetic issues

  • Benign thyroid tumours (adenomas) that are functioning independently

  • Toxic or pretoxic cancerous micropapillary tumours

  • Cancer cells that have spread to the lymph node that do not improve with radioiodine

  • Individuals who cannot undergo surgery

CONTRAINDICATIONS
RFA should be avoided in the following cases:

  • The nodule is known to be cancerous

  • Suspicious characteristics on sonograph imaging despite non-cancerous biopsy results

  • Cystic or mostly cystic thyroid nodules

  • Heart conditions that disrupt electrode placement

  • Pregnancy

  • Ultrasound does not allow complete visualization of the entire nodule

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