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

Van Bang Nguyen; Van Vy Hau Nguyen; Linh Pham Nguyen Tuyen; Chi Van Le

doi:10.1002/ccr3.4910

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

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Oct 10;9(10):e04910. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4910. eCollection 2021 Oct.

Authors

Van Bang Nguyen¹, Van Vy Hau Nguyen¹, Linh Pham Nguyen Tuyen¹, Chi Van Le²

Affiliations

¹ Center of Endocrinology and Diabetes Family Hospital Da Nang Vietnam.
² Department of Internal Medicine Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hue University Hue City Vietnam.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: case report; lidocaine‐induced systemic toxicity; radiofrequency ablation; thyroid nodules.

Publication types

Case Reports