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A Clinical Algorithm for Fine-Needle Aspiration Molecular Testing Effectively Guides the Appropriate Extent of Initial Thyroidectomy

Linwah Yip, Laura I. Wharry, Michaele J. Armstrong, Ari Silbermann, Kelly L. McCoy, Michael T. Stang, N. Paul Ohori, Shane O. LeBeau, Christopher J. Coyne, Marina N. Nikiforova,

Annals of Surgery · 2013 · 72 citations · 17 references

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Fine-needle aspiration biopsy MT for BRAF, RAS, PAX8-PPARγ, and RET-PTC expedites optimal initial surgery for differentiated thyroid cancer, facilitating succinct definitive management for patients with thyroid nodules.

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Won‐Jin Moon, So Lyung Jung, Jeong Hyun Lee et al. · Radiology · 2008 · 1.1K citations · Full text

Diagnostic terminology and morphologic criteria for cytologic diagnosis of thyroid lesions: A synopsis of the National Cancer Institute Thyroid Fine‐Needle Aspiration State of the Science Conference

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Impact of Mutational Testing on the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Cytologically Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: A Prospective Analysis of 1056 FNA Samples

Yuri E. Nikiforov, N. Paul Ohori, Steven P. Hodak et al. · The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2011 · 770 citations · Full text