Lidocaine-induced systemic toxicity complicating radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodule procedure: A case report and review of literature.

Van Bang NguyenVan Vy Hau NguyenLinh Pham Nguyen TuyenChi Van Le

Published in: Clinical case reports (2021)

The systemic toxicity of lidocaine is an extremely rare complication of thyroid RFA procedure, and it can be life-threatening. The quick recognization of its symptoms and intravenous use of lipid emulsion are essential to preventing mortality.

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