Clinical and imaging findings and management in 6 patients with tumor rupture after RFA
| No. | Sex | Age (yr) | Initial Tumor Site | Size (mm) | No. of RFAs | RF AT (min)/Max Power (W) | Rupture from Last RFA (day) | Aspiration after Rupture | Initial Treatment | Final Treatment, Follow-Up | Sonographic Mass Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 28 | Left anterior | 23 × 37 × 46 | 2 | 25/80 (1st)/20/80 (2nd) | 50 | No | Observation | Observation | Mixed echoic, >50% cystic |
| 2 | F | 29 | Left anterior | 11 × 16 × 23 | 3 | 20/70 (1st)/14/80 (2nd)/6/50 (3rd) | 60 | No | Observation | Observation | Mixed echoic, >50% cystic |
| 3 | M | 60 | Right anterior | 24 × 23 × 35 | 2 | 20/70 (1st)/21/90 (2nd) | 30 | Yes | IV antibiotics | IV antibiotics | Mixed echoic, >50% solid |
| 4 | M | 53 | Left anterior | 51 × 29 × 50 | 1 | 40/80 | 22 | Yes | No treatment | Incision and drainage | Mixed echoic, >50% cystic |
| 5 | M | 36 | Right anterior | 49 × 35 × 64 | 1 | 35/130 | 60 | Yes | Oral antibiotics | Unilateral lobectomy | Mixed echoic, spongiform |
| 6 | F | 52 | Left anterior | 25 × 15 × 32 | 2 | 22/80 (1st)/20/100 (2nd) | 9 | No | IV antibiotics | Incision and drainage | Solid |
Note:—Max indicates maximum.