The Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review

BackgroundNodule rupture is a relatively uncommon yet severe complication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). When nodule rupture occurs, determining suitable therapeutic management is a critical issue. A study herein aimed to identify the predictive factors affecting the management of post-RFA nodule...

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Autores principales: Wen-Chieh Chen, Sheng-Dean Luo, Wei-Chih Chen, Chen-Kai Chou, Yen-Hsiang Chang, Kai-Lun Cheng, Wei-Che Lin
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:32dcf08fed2742c1a332fd1cec7d93502021-12-01T07:21:48ZThe Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review1664-239210.3389/fendo.2021.776919https://doaj.org/article/32dcf08fed2742c1a332fd1cec7d93502021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.776919/fullhttps://doaj.org/toc/1664-2392BackgroundNodule rupture is a relatively uncommon yet severe complication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). When nodule rupture occurs, determining suitable therapeutic management is a critical issue. A study herein aimed to identify the predictive factors affecting the management of post-RFA nodule rupture.MethodsPost-RFA nodule rupture data of 9 patients were enrolled from 2 medical centers. A literature investigation was performed, uncovering nodule rupture data of 17 patients. A total of 26 patients were analyzed and divided into two groups, categorized as patients requiring either invasive or conservative therapeutic management. Data including initial symptoms, imaging, therapeutic management, and prognosis were reviewed and compared between the two groups.ResultsSignificant differences in nodule diameter, and the ablation time of the course prior to rupture (RUP time) were noted between the two groups (p = 0.045 and 0.008, respectively). Logistic regression analysis indicated the initial nodule diameter and RUP time significantly affected the requirement of invasive treatment (OR 1.99 and 1.11, respectively). Considering practicality, when a nodule with an initial maximum diameter of >4.5cm ruptured, invasive management was suggested (sensitivity 69% and specificity 79%).ConclusionThough nodule ruptures can be managed conservatively, a ruptured nodule with an initial maximum diameter of >4.5cm may require invasive management. Understanding the significant clinical and imaging features will help physicians make an appropriate risk assessment to determine the correct treatment in a timely manner.Wen-Chieh ChenSheng-Dean LuoWei-Chih ChenChen-Kai ChouYen-Hsiang ChangKai-Lun ChengKai-Lun ChengWei-Che LinFrontiers Media S.A.articlethyroid noduleultrasoundradiofrequency ablationcomplicationnodule ruptureDiseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinologyRC648-665ENFrontiers in Endocrinology, Vol 12 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
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topic thyroid nodule
ultrasound
radiofrequency ablation
complication
nodule rupture
Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology
RC648-665
spellingShingle thyroid nodule
ultrasound
radiofrequency ablation
complication
nodule rupture
Diseases of the endocrine glands. Clinical endocrinology
RC648-665
Wen-Chieh Chen
Sheng-Dean Luo
Wei-Chih Chen
Chen-Kai Chou
Yen-Hsiang Chang
Kai-Lun Cheng
Kai-Lun Cheng
Wei-Che Lin
The Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review
description BackgroundNodule rupture is a relatively uncommon yet severe complication of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). When nodule rupture occurs, determining suitable therapeutic management is a critical issue. A study herein aimed to identify the predictive factors affecting the management of post-RFA nodule rupture.MethodsPost-RFA nodule rupture data of 9 patients were enrolled from 2 medical centers. A literature investigation was performed, uncovering nodule rupture data of 17 patients. A total of 26 patients were analyzed and divided into two groups, categorized as patients requiring either invasive or conservative therapeutic management. Data including initial symptoms, imaging, therapeutic management, and prognosis were reviewed and compared between the two groups.ResultsSignificant differences in nodule diameter, and the ablation time of the course prior to rupture (RUP time) were noted between the two groups (p = 0.045 and 0.008, respectively). Logistic regression analysis indicated the initial nodule diameter and RUP time significantly affected the requirement of invasive treatment (OR 1.99 and 1.11, respectively). Considering practicality, when a nodule with an initial maximum diameter of >4.5cm ruptured, invasive management was suggested (sensitivity 69% and specificity 79%).ConclusionThough nodule ruptures can be managed conservatively, a ruptured nodule with an initial maximum diameter of >4.5cm may require invasive management. Understanding the significant clinical and imaging features will help physicians make an appropriate risk assessment to determine the correct treatment in a timely manner.
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author Wen-Chieh Chen
Sheng-Dean Luo
Wei-Chih Chen
Chen-Kai Chou
Yen-Hsiang Chang
Kai-Lun Cheng
Kai-Lun Cheng
Wei-Che Lin
author_facet Wen-Chieh Chen
Sheng-Dean Luo
Wei-Chih Chen
Chen-Kai Chou
Yen-Hsiang Chang
Kai-Lun Cheng
Kai-Lun Cheng
Wei-Che Lin
author_sort Wen-Chieh Chen
title The Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review
title_short The Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review
title_full The Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review
title_fullStr The Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed The Importance of Nodule Size in the Management of Ruptured Thyroid Nodule After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Retrospective Study and Literature Review
title_sort importance of nodule size in the management of ruptured thyroid nodule after radiofrequency ablation: a retrospective study and literature review
publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/32dcf08fed2742c1a332fd1cec7d9350
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