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Molecular characterisation and clinical correlation of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.
Endocrine - 1 Jan 2021
Samà Maria Teresa, Grosso Enrico, Mele Chiara, Laurora Sara, Monzeglio Oriana, Marzullo Paolo, Boldorini Renzo, Aluffi Valletti Paolo, Aimaretti Gianluca, Scatolini Maria, Pagano Loredana
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (mPTC) is defined as a papillary thyroid cancer sized 10 mm or less. Despite their generally indolent clinical course and good prognosis, a subset of mPTCs shows potentially aggressive behaviour. METHODS: To search for predictors of clinical outcome of mPTCs, we retrospectively evaluated the genetic tumour profile of 100 patients (23 M/77 F, mean age ± SD 53.8 ± 13.4...
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