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

Abstract

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