Interventional Endocrinology · San Diego
Surgery remains the standard for thyroid cancer. In carefully selected, off-label cases, ultrasound-guided ablation may be considered for patients who are not surgical candidates.
Surgery remains the standard treatment for thyroid cancer. In carefully selected patients, ultrasound-guided ablation can be considered as a minimally invasive, off-label option.
The strongest evidence is in two settings: small, low-risk papillary microcarcinomas in patients who are not surgical candidates or decline surgery, and locally recurrent cancer in the neck after prior surgery, where re-operation is difficult. These are off-label applications — not FDA-cleared indications — appropriate only after precise localization, biopsy confirmation, and a multidisciplinary discussion with head and neck surgery. We are glad to review your imaging and pathology and tell you honestly whether ablation is reasonable for your situation.
We are glad to review your imaging and pathology. Start with an evaluation at Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists for an honest assessment.
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