Embolization in combination with radioiodine therapy for bone metastases from differentiated thyroid carcinoma

Abstract

This preliminary study suggests that embolization of bone metastases of differentiated thyroid carcinoma in combination with radioiodine treatment results in a significant initial reduction of serum Tg level compared to radioiodine treatment alone. This suggests a beneficial reduction in tumour burden. In this patient category, embolization appears to be a safe and well tolerated procedure.