Fine needle aspiration wash out for thyroglobulin determination in the differential diagnosis of lung lesions
ConclusionsThyroglobulin measurement in the specimen obtained from CT-guided fine needle aspiration is a useful and effective tool to diagnose lung metastasis from thyroid cancer. This procedure could avoid a surgical approach that is more invasive and potentially detrimental for the patient.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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