Repeated laser thermal ablation of a large functioning thyroid nodule restores euthyroidism and ameliorates constrictive symptoms.
Rotondi
Mario
M
Unit of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, University of Pavia, Via S. Maugeri 10, I-27100, Pavia, Italy.
Amabile
Gerardo
G
Leporati
Paola
P
Di Filippo
Bruno
B
Chiovato
Luca
L
D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016606:Thyroid Nodule / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome