Retrospective study demonstrates safety and efficacy of thermal ablation in adolescent papillary thyroid carcinoma, suggesting a viable alternative to surgery.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided thermal ablation (TA)for the treatment of T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in adolescent patients. METHODS: This retrospective study enrolled adolescent patients with solitary T1N0M0 PTC who underwent TA between January 2015 and January 2025. Patients were stratified into T1a and T1b subgroups based on maximum tumor diameter. The primary outcomes were tumor progression rate and progression-free survival (PFS); secondary outcomes included ablation zone volume dynamics, volume reduction rate, complications, thyroid function, and patient-reported satisfaction. RESULTS: = 0.550). No major complications occurred. CONCLUSION: Ultrasound-guided TA is a safe and effective treatment modality for both T1a and T1b subgroups of adolescent patients with solitary T1N0M0 PTC.
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