Treating intra-thyroid parathyroid adenoma by radiofrequency is a valuable alternative to hemithyroidectomy

Autor: Andrea Leoncini, Maurilio Deandrea, Francesca Retta, Pierpaolo Trimboli
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: International Journal of Hyperthermia, Vol 40, Iss 1 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 02656736
1464-5157
0265-6736
DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2023.2282935
Popis: AbstractBackground Parathyroid adenoma (PA) is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). One infrequent scenario (0.7%–6%) is represented by intra-thyroid PA (I-PA), an ectopic variant of the parathyroid gland included in the thyroid parenchyma. Radiofrequency (RF) of I-PA seems to be an excellent alternative to hemithyroidectomy for these patients. The present study aimed to report three cases of PHPT and I-PA treated with RF at two institutions.Materials and methods These two institutions share guidelines for thyroid RF. At both institutions, cases with surgical indication and difficult PA localization are discussed during thyroid multidisciplinary meetings involving all disciplines involved in managing these cases. RF was performed using a Viva RF System generator (STARMED). Ultrasound contrast evaluation was performed using a SonoVue (Bracco). All patients were followed-up by an expert endocrinologist.Results Three cases had indications for treating I-PA. All patients were proposed to undergo RF rather than hemithyroidectomy, and accepted this option. RF of I-PA was performed with a power of 30–50 W and delivering a total between 0.02 and 0.69 Kcal. The active treatment lasted just more than 1 min. Post-treatment follow-up revealed PTH and calcium normalization.Conclusion This study showed highly encouraging results in favor of treating I-PA with RF.
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