Management of nodular thyroid disease

[...]about 20% of samples are initially unsatisfactory, although repeat sampling increases the likelihood of obtaining adequate samples. [...]although most nodules are labelled as benign a major concern is the number of false negatives-missed carcinomas.

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Published in:BMJ 2001-08, Vol.323 (7308), p.293-294
Main Author: Jones, M Keston
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cellular biology
Cysts
Iodine
Surgery
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid diseases
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:[...]about 20% of samples are initially unsatisfactory, although repeat sampling increases the likelihood of obtaining adequate samples. [...]although most nodules are labelled as benign a major concern is the number of false negatives-missed carcinomas.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.323.7308.293