Benign thyroid nodules
Conditions
Interventions
The test group:The benign thyroid nodules are treated with microwave ablation plus frozen whole-core spinning.
The control group:The benign thyroid nodules are treated with microwave ablation
Sponsors
West China Hospital of Sichuang University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Ultrasound suggestive of benign, fine-needle aspiration biopsy with cytopathologic findings of Bethesda class 2 or histologic biopsy pathology confirming a benign nodule; (2) Solid nodules (solid component >95%), symptomatic or growing, in need of treatment, who strongly refuse surgery and request ablation.; (3) Nodules diameter =2cm at maximum; (4) Patients with high-functioning thyroid adenomas with malignancy ruled out by puncture, unwilling to undergo surgery, unwilling to undergo iodine 131 treatment or long-term medication, and requesting ablation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Contralateral vocal cord dysfunction; (2) Severe coagulation disorders; (3) Vital organ insufficiency (VOI); (4) Those who cannot co-operate with the surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sample volume;Sample weight;Focal size; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Focal location; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLu Qiang
West China Hospital of Sichuang University
Outcome results
None listed