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Ablation vs Radioactive Iodibe

2020-09-10 07:32:23
How feasible is it to have RF or laser ablation if a thyroid nodule is toxic ? If one opts for Radioactive Iodine instead, can the doctor ensure that only the nodule is destroyed and the thyroid function remains largely intact ? I don't want to ever consider thyroidectomy
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If it is just a toxic nodule...  Radio activeniodine would be the correct treatment As its only destroys the over producing cells... so that still the normal galnd will be functioning... post Radio active iodine therapy monitor Thyroid functions  (TSH) .. Usually for toxic nodular goiter... post treatment may not require Thyroxine replecement and no need of Thyroidectomy if its already diagnosed to be a toxic nodular goiter
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