Abstract
●The majority of thyroid cysts are benign and asymptomatic but some continue to enlarge, causing local compressive symptoms or cosmetic concerns. ●Image-guided ablation of recurrent and symptomatic thyroid cysts has gained popularity worldwide over surgical removal, however, limited UK experience is reported to date. ●Our series, conducted prospectively in a tertiary UK centre, has demonstrated that image-guided ethanol ablation (EA) is safe, effective, well tolerated and economical. ●Assessment of patient reported outcomes had shown a correlation between pre-EA volume and Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) score. ●With its excellent radiological and clinical outcomes, EA should be routinely offered to patients with recurrent and symptomatic thyroid cysts in the shared decision making process.
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