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BRAFV600E mutation analysis in fine-needle aspiration cytology specimens for evaluation of thyroid nodule: a large series in a BRAFV600E-prevalent population.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Aug 2010
Kim Sun Wook, Lee Ji In, Kim Jong-Won, Ki Chang-Seok, Oh Young Lyun, Choi Yoon-La, Shin Jung Hee, Kim Hee Kyung, Jang Hye Won, Chung Jae Hoon
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The BRAFV600E mutation is highly specific to papillary thyroid carcinoma. A test for this mutation may increase the diagnostic accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), especially in a BRAFV600E mutation-prevalent population. METHODS: This prospective study enrolled 1074 pat...
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