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Lymphatic mapping establishes the role of BRAF gene mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Annals of surgery - 1 Nov 2006
Kim Joseph, Giuliano Armando E, Turner Roderick R, Gaffney Robyn E, Umetani Naoyuki, Kitago Minoru, Elashoff David, Hoon Dave S B
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OBJECTIVE: To define the role of BRAF gene mutation in the progression of papillary thyroid carcinoma. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: BRAF gene mutation is frequently detected in papillary thyroid carcinoma. Its role in pathogenesis or progression is under investigation. METHODS: Patients who underwent thyroidectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy for papillary thyroid cancer were accrued. BRAF mutation was assessed in...
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