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The <i>BRAF</i> mutation is useful for prediction of clinical recurrence in low‐risk patients with conventional papillary thyroid carcinoma
10 Jul 2006
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BACKGROUND: The activating BRAF(V600E) mutation is the most common genetic alteration reported in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). While some reports suggest the BRAF(V600E) mutation is associated with factors predicting a poor prognosis and recurrence, this remains a controversial issue. AIM: To determine whether the presence of the BRAF(V600E) mutation is a prognostic indicator for clinical recurrence in...
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