Can You Zap Away a Thyroid Nodule? Yes, Say Researchers! Ultrasound Treatment for Thyroid Nodules Successful in First Trial
Thursday October 12, 2006
French researchers have reported on a successful first round of human tests using a new ultrasound beam technology to remove nodules on the thyroid. Experts are looking at the technology as a possible alternative to surgery to remove nodules. The trial treated 25 patients, and researchers expect that the technology may be able to be used more widely within several years. The findings were presented at this week's meeting of the American Thyroid Association. Read about this exciting new technology.. Want to Know More About Thyroid Nodules?
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I had a nodule, which appeared to be benign, but was found to be malignant after it was removed. If I had used ultrasound, would it have caused cancer to spread??
Dear Sir,
My ultasound
Could the Ultrasound treatment work in my case below?
Noted by ultrasound by radiologist: two large heterogeneous nodules . one centrally in the right thyroid lobe measuring 3.4cm in diameter and the second located in the left lobe measuring 6.0cm. Both nodules show evidence of cystic degenerative and calcifications. No extralandular infiltration or cervical lymphadenopathy.
Plse answer since I’ll be operated in Oct to remove them.
Wish to take your opinion. Thanks