Identifying Failure Predictors in Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation Using Multivariate Analysis: A Single‐Centre Experience

Our results suggest that pre-treatment thyroglobulin levels may serve as a potential biochemical predictor of RFA success in benign thyroid nodules, while antibody positivity may suggest susceptibility to post-ablation hypothyroidism. While most existing literature focuses on imaging features (e.g., sonographic features) or surgeon technique, our findings highlight the unique importance of biochemical characteristics. Incorporating biochemical profiling into pre-procedural assessment could refine patient selection and enhance individualised treatment planning. Future prospective studies are warranted to validate Tg as a biomarker of RFA response.

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Clinical Endocrinology
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2026-03-08
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https://doi.org/10.1111/cen.70125
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Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Identifying Failure Predictors in Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation Using Multivariate Analysis: A Single‐Centre Experience

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Identifying Failure Predictors in Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation Using Multivariate Analysis: A Single‐Centre Experience

Tanya Shcherbaeva, Jacob Pitaro, Limor Muallem Kalmovich, Shmuel Wechsler
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Abstract

Our results suggest that pre-treatment thyroglobulin levels may serve as a potential biochemical predictor of RFA success in benign thyroid nodules, while antibody positivity may suggest susceptibility to post-ablation hypothyroidism. While most existing literature focuses on imaging features (e.g., sonographic features) or surgeon technique, our findings highlight the unique importance of biochemical characteristics. Incorporating biochemical profiling into pre-procedural assessment could refine patient selection and enhance individualised treatment planning. Future prospective studies are warranted to validate Tg as a biomarker of RFA response.

Clinical Endocrinology
Tel Aviv University (IL), Assuta Medical Center (IL)
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Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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