Int J Thyroidol.  2023 May;16(1):139-142. 10.11106/ijt.2023.16.1.139.

Sclerotherapy with a Viscum Album Extract for the Two Patients with Cystic Thyroid Nodule

• Lee JH
• Lee SW
• Park KN

• KMID: 2543024
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11106/ijt.2023.16.1.139

Abstract

We report two cases of successful treatment of thyroid cystic nodules using Viscum Album extract as a sclerotherapy material. Both cases showed volume reduction of more than 50%, and it is possible that a higher dose injection resulted in a larger volume reduction. In terms of side effects, pain, hematoma, and dyspnea, which can occur in sclerotherapy, were not observed. Since sclerotherapy is a procedure that can be performed repeatedly, we expect that the procedure can be performed with less concern in terms of side effects, and there is a possibility as another alternative material that can be used for sclerotherapy.

Keyword

Sclerotherapy; Viscum album; Thyroid nodule

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A, B) Predominantly cystic nodule on ultrasound, performed at the first visit (5.9 mL). (C, D) Decreased nodule on ultrasound, performed 10 months after surgery (0.3 mL).

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  Fig. 2 (A, B) Predominantly cystic nodule on ultrasound, performed at the first visit (17.5 mL). (C, D) Decreased nodule on ultrasound, performed 3 months after surgery (8.3 mL).

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