Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Benign/Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules and Low Risk Papillary Thyroid Cancers

Inclusion Criteria

• * Patients scheduled to undergo ultrasound-guided RFA for the following conditions: benign thyroid nodules, indeterminate thyroid nodules, low-risk DTC, and recurrent PTC * Patient is over 18 years and is either not a surgical candidate or has declined surgery. * Capable and willing to provide written informed consent * Patient has one of the following diagnosis: ** Biopsy-proven benign thyroid nodules causing compressive and/or cosmetic symptoms who are requesting treatment ** Biopsy-proven indeterminate nodules (AUS or follicular neoplasm) ** Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) without metastasis ** Locally recurrent thyroid cancer (< 2 cm)

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients considered unsuitable for RFA by the treating physician