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ArticleCase reports in endocrinology2026

Laryngectomy-Sparing Radio Frequency Ablation for Laryngeal Metastasis in Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report.

Hossein Chegeni, Hojat Ebrahiminik, Haleh Chehrehgosha, Maryam Pourashraf, Hossein Parsa, Zeinab Azizi, Seyed Hossein Samadanifard, Vahan Moradians, Ebrahim Karimi

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Hossein ChegeniDepartment of Radiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, tums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8477-8837
Hojat EbrahiminikDepartment of Interventional Radiology and Radiation Sciences Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, ajaums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1037-4463
Haleh ChehrehgoshaDepartment of Endocrinology, Hazrat Rasool Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, iums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9046-7071
Maryam PourashrafDepartment of Radiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, tums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3913-559X
Hossein ParsaProfessor of General and Vascular Surgery, Qazvin University of Medical Science, Qazvin, Iran, qums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4760-1351
Zeinab AziziDepartment of Radiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran, tums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7601-2396
Seyed Hossein SamadanifardDepartment of Endocrinology, Hazrat Rasool Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, iums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5604-6285
Vahan MoradiansHazrat Rasool Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, iums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4978-3654
Ebrahim KarimiOtorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, tums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5356-1440

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Abstract

Introduction: Recurrence rate of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) due to laryngeal metastasis is rare, radio frequency ablation (RFA) shows efficacy in management of recurrent PTC. This case is important due to its rarity and limited evidence on using RFA for recurrent PTC with laryngeal metastasis, focusing on larynx preservation and voice maintenance. Case Report: A 64-year-old woman with recurrent PTC experienced shortness of breath, hoarseness, and painful swallowing. Imaging revealed two masses affecting her vocal cords and severe airway narrowing. After declining a laryngectomy, she underwent RFA and temporary tracheostomy. Follow-up showed successful treatment, with no residual mass, and her voice improved. Conclusion: This case shows a successful performance of RFA in a patient with recurrent and invasive PTC with laryngeal involvement who refused laryngectomy. It seems that combining RFA with radioactive iodine and external beam radiation can be considered in patients with recurrent PTC with laryngeal metastasis to maintain voice.

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case reportlaryngeal metastasisradio frequency ablationrecurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma

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