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Detection of the BRAF(V600E) mutation in fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid papillary microcarcinoma cells selected by manual macrodissection: an easy tool to improve the preoperative diagnosis.
Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association - 1 Mar 2012
Marchetti Ivo, Iervasi Giorgio, Mazzanti Chiara Maria, Lessi Francesca, Tomei Sara, Naccarato Antonio Giuseppe, Aretini Paolo, Alberti Baldassare, Di Coscio Giancarlo, Bevilacqua Generoso
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Papillary carcinomas with diameters that are less than or equal to 1 cm (thyroid papillary microcarcinoma [mPTC]) are quite common but can carry more risk than previously thought. The proper treatment and management of these lesions is still being debated. Even though fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is considered the best method for the diagnosis of thyroid nodules, its efficacy is still...
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