What to do if thyroid cancer punctures into a blood vessel

Thyroid cancer puncture to blood vessels refers to the inadvertent puncture of the patient's arteries or veins by needles during thyroid puncture. This is rare, but when it does, patients may experience severe pain, bleeding, and other symptoms.

To be clear, thyroid cancer aspiration is a common test that can be used to diagnose the nature of thyroid cancer and determine treatment options. Before performing the puncture, the doctor will determine whether the puncture is suitable according to the patient's condition and clinical manifestations, and will use professional instruments and equipment to perform the procedure.

When performing a thyroid puncture, the doctor will choose the appropriate needle according to the patient's condition and will make a small incision in the skin and then insert the needle into the thyroid tissue for puncture. If a needle accidentally punctures a patient's arteries or veins, it can cause blood to flow out and can cause symptoms such as severe pain and swelling.

In this case, the doctor usually stops the operation immediately and treats the wound. If the bleeding is low, the bleeding can be controlled by compression. If the bleeding is heavy, sutures are needed to stop the bleeding. At the same time, the doctor will also give the patient appropriate analgesic medication to relieve the pain.

After the surgery, patients need to take care to rest and keep the wound clean and dry. Avoid strenuous exercise and collision wounds to avoid infection and other complications.Regular follow-up thyroid function and imaging tests are also needed to understand changes and progression of the condition.

When performing a thyroid cancer puncture, the doctor will take a series of precautions to ensure the safety and accuracy of the procedure. If there is an unexpected situation, such as puncture of blood vessels, etc., it is necessary to deal with it in time and take corresponding measures to protect the safety and health of patients.