Decision Making in Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules and the Role of Molecular Testing.

Decision Making in Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules and the Role of Molecular Testing. Surg Clin North Am. 2019 Aug;99(4):587-598 Authors: Mitchell J, Yip L Abstract Cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules are associated with a broad range (5%-75%) of malignant risk and accurately informing definitive management poses a challenge. Advancements in molecular testing of fine-needle aspiration biopsies have improved preoperative diagnostic accuracy and prognostication. For indeterminate nodules, such testing ideally will reduce the need for surgery for benign nodules and potentially guide appropriate extent of initial surgery for malignancy. PMID: 31255193 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Surg Clin North Am Source Type: research