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Recurrent Thyroid Cysts
Treatment with Ethanol



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December 2003 -- The occurrence of thyroid nodules is prevalent. For solitary thyroid nodules that are cystic or predominately cystic and benign, simple aspiration is the treatment of choice. Unfortunately, the recurrence rate is 10-80% depending on the number of aspirations and the cyst volume.

A study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the instillation of ethanol on the recurrence rate of benign recurrent thyroid cysts using a double-blind randomized design. The instillation of isotonic saline served as the control treatment. Complete emptying followed the instillation of either ethanol or isotonic saline.

Results from this study suggest that treatment of recurrent thyroid cysts with ethanol is superior to simple aspiration and flushing with saline. This treatment appears to be devoid of serious side effects and represents a clinically significant nonsurgical alternative for thyroid cysts that recur despite repeated aspirations according to the study authors.

Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Treatment of Recurrent Thyroid Cysts with Ethanol: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial, Finn Noe Bennedbæk and Laszlo Hegedüs, Vol. 88, No. 12 5773-5777 December, 2003

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