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Cryoablation as local therapy in patients with locally recurrent thyroid cancer: Two case reports

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The local surgical treatment of thyroid cancer recurrence poses significant challenges, particularly when addressing areas affected by extensive scar tissue. Cryoablation of local recurrences might be a promising minimally invasive alternative, especially for patients who are not ideal surgical candidates or prefer nonsurgical interventions. This report discusses 2 cases of recurrent thyroid cancer successfully managed with curative intent cryoablation. Follow-up ultrasound revealed complete involution in the first patient, and 73% volume reduction of the lesion in the second patient. No delayed complications were observed. It underlines the potential of cryoablation as a feasible treatment option for local recurrence of thyroid cancer and advocates for future research to better define its role within thyroid cancer management protocols.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.04.065

Authors: Sorina R. Simon, Tim Lubbers, Sanne Engelen, Sanne W. de Boer, Christiaan van der Leij

Institutions: Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht University

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600