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Detection of RAS mutation by pyrosequencing in thyroid cytology samples.
International journal of surgery (London, England) - 1 Jan 2014
Guerra Anna, Carrano Mario, Angrisani Elisabetta, Puzziello Alessandro, Izzo Giulia, Di Crescenzo Vincenzo, Vatrella Alessandro, Vitale Mario
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is the primary means to distinguish benign from malignant thyroid nodules. However, adjunctive diagnostic tests are needed as 20-40% of FNAC are inconclusive. RAS mutations have been described in differentiated thyroid cancer and they could be used as tumor markers. However, their prevalence varies widely among studies, probably as a result of the detection...
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