Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life Measures After Surgical Resection and Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules

Benign multinodular goiter (MNG) refers to an enlarged thyroid gland with nodules within it, frequently owing to iodine deficiency. It is the most common endocrine disorder worldwide. Significant growths of nodules can cause symptomatic compressive symptoms such as dysphagia, dyspnea, or vascular compression of the neck vessels. On occasion, these nodules can develop autonomy and secrete excess thyroid hormone (toxic multinodular goiter). Surgical resection has been the preferred treatment option for symptomatic multinodular goiters and addresses both compressive symptoms as well as hyperthyr…