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The association between BMI and BRAFV600E mutation may differ by primary tumor size.
European thyroid journal - 1 Oct 2024
Park Hyunju, Heo Jung, Ryu Hyun Jin, Kim Min-Ji, Oh Young Lyun, Kim Tae Hyuk, Kim Sun Wook, Chung Jae Hoon
Abstract excerpt
Objective: Previous reports suggest that a high body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of thyroid carcinoma. However, it remains unclear whether a high BMI is associated with the risk of the BRAFV600E mutation. We aimed to assess whether a high BMI is associated with an increased risk of the BRAFV600E mutation. Design and Methods: We screened 6558 PTC patients who had undergone BRAFV600E mutation testing...
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