Meiye Li, Xin Li, Hongxia Zhang, Jingyu Chen, Zhenzhen Zhao, Jun Zhang, Xiangru Kong
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Abstract
Microwave ablation (MWA) can be used to treat autonomously functioning thyroid nodules. The authors performed ultrasound-guided microwave ablation on a child with an autonomously functioning thyroid nodule who was unwilling to undergo surgery. The patient was a 12-y-old girl with anxiety, weakness, tremors, palpitations, heat intolerance and weight loss. Since I131 treatment is unsuitable for pediatric patients, ultrasound-guided microwave ablation was performed. Postoperatively, her symptoms improved and she gained weight. Thyroid hormone levels normalized within a month, and the neck mass shrank. Follow-up at 9 mo showed the nodule gradually shrinking. Microwave ablation is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric autonomously functioning thyroid nodules. Future studies are needed to assess long-term outcomes.
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Indian Journal of Pediatrics (IJP), is an official publication of the Dr. K.C. Chaudhuri Foundation. The Journal, a peer-reviewed publication, is published twelve times a year on a monthly basis (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December), and publishes clinical and basic research of all aspects of pediatrics, provided they have scientific merit and represent an important advance in knowledge. The Journal publishes original articles, review articles, case reports which provide new information, letters in relation to published articles, scientific research letters and picture of the month, announcements (meetings, courses, job advertisements); summary report of conferences and book reviews.
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