Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Percutaneous laser ablation (LA) is a therapeutic procedure used for the reduction of benign thyroid nodules. After LA a 50% nodule reduction was observed by most authors. However, eligibility criteria for LA based on long term efficacy have not been established.Methods: Seventy-two patients (51 women and 21 men) with benign cold thyroid solitary nodules or a dominant nodule within a normo-functioning multinodular goiter underwent thermal Nd:...

The clear cell renal carcinoma (CCRC) is the best known primary site of metastatic thyroid. The thyroid metastases can be the first sign of a kidney tumor, or appear long after the nephrectomy, in which case can may mistakenly diagnose a thyroid cancer early.Goal: Examine ways of presentation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with thyroid metastases from clear cell renal carcinoma (TMCCRC).Method: From January 1, 1985 to July 31...