Thyroid ultrasound diagnosis and thermal ablation
Thyroid ultrasound and ablation
At a glance
Ultrasound diagnosis, biopsy and thermal ablation for thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.
Why here
- Thyroid nodule ultrasound research began in the 1980s.
- Ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy began in 2000, followed by liquid-based cytology, Tg testing and genetic diagnosis.
- Since 2010 the group has added contrast ultrasound, microvascular imaging, elastography, gene sequencing, photoacoustic imaging and thyroid thermal ablation.
- It performs nearly 100,000 thyroid ultrasound examinations per year and works with general surgery, endocrinology and pathology.
Evidence and data
No public data yet.
Suitable and not suitable
- Suitable
- Requires hospital assessment based on disease type, condition and general health.
- Not suitable
- Not for self-assessment; eligibility is determined by the hospital.
This is not a self-assessment tool; the hospital decides on eligibility after review.
Treatment and stay
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- Pre-treatment assessment
- Treatment / procedure
- Inpatient observation
- Follow-up
Cost range
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- Medication and treatment
- Procedure
- Hospital stay and monitoring
- Tests and laboratory work
- Follow-up visits
- Management of complications
Published item prices are not a total treatment price. A case-specific estimate must come from the hospital.
International patients
International patient acceptance is to be confirmed with the hospital.
Sources and updates
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Frequently asked questions
- What does this specialty involve?
- It describes a service the hospital publicly lists; the exact protocol depends on the hospital's assessment and the individual case.
- Who decides whether it is suitable for me?
- The hospital's clinical team decides after reviewing records and tests. This page is not a self-assessment or a guarantee of eligibility.
- How do I start the process?
- Prepare your diagnosis, records and test results, then use the planning tool or ask a question; the hospital confirms whether a remote review is possible.
- What should I prepare before travelling?
- Usual preparation includes medical records, medication list, insurance details and visa documents. The hospital may request additional tests or an invitation letter.
- How are stay and cost estimated?
- Stay and total cost depend on the treatment plan and complications. Public price items are not a total package price; ask the hospital for a case-specific estimate.
- Can international patients be accepted?
- Acceptance is not confirmed on this page. Contact the hospital directly to confirm international-patient services, language support and payment arrangements.
- What are the limits of this information?
- It is compiled from public hospital sources and may lag behind current practice. Sources and review dates are listed; current status must be confirmed with the hospital.
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