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Detection of PTEN Mutations in Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies of Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: Impact on Diagnosis and Prognosis.
Head & neck - 1 Aug 2025
Schlegel Lauren E, Brill-Edwards Madelaine, Wang Zi-Xuan, McNair Christopher, Gargano Stacey, Cottrill Elizabeth
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BACKGROUND: Data connecting PTEN mutations with thyroid cancer risk for indeterminate nodules remain limited due to the rare nature of these mutations. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between PTEN mutations identified in cytologically indeterminate nodules and final pathology and clinical outcomes. METHODS: This 8-year retrospective study includes adults with indeterminate thyroid nodules...
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