Microwave ablation in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules. Case report.

Thyroid nodules are highly prevalent, particularly among women. Palpation detects nodules in 2–7% of cases, whereas high-resolution ultrasound (US) identifies them in 20–76% of individuals. In most cases, thyroid nodules are benign and incidentally detected, causing no clinical symptoms. But when clinical symptoms begin to appear, it is necessary to make a decision on the tactics of further management. Surgical treatment is often used, including hemithyroidectomy or total thyroidectomy, poses several limitations, such as prolonged hospital stay, airway obstruction, recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, iatrogenic hypothyroidism, and challenges associated with reoperation. Microwave ablation is used today, is a minimally invasive method used to treat various benign and malignant tumors, including those of the thyroid, liver, and lungs.