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ea0056gp241 | Thyroid Cancer - Translational | ECE2018

Detection of lncRNAs in thyroid nodule as new tool for tumor diagnosis: analysis by Droplet Digital PCR in Fine Needle Aspiration biopsy

Nanni Simona , Locantore Pietro , Bacci Lorenza , Aurora Aiello , Fadda Guido , Traini Emanuela , Bellantone Rocco , Grassi Claudio , Farsetti Antonella , Pontecorvi Alfredo

Background: Differentiated Thyroid Carcinomas (DTC) represent more than 90% of thyroid tumors with good prognosis and long survival. Currently, patients with intermediate/high risk nodule as assessed by cytological staging may undergo surgery. According to ATA 2017 guidelines, all patients presenting thyroid nodules with suspicious ultrasound features (hypoechoic pattern, irregular margins, microcalcifications, etc.) and cytopathology TIR3B, TIR4 or TIR5 according to 2014-SIAP...

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Detection of lncRNAs in thyroid nodule as new tool for tumor diagnosis: analysis by Droplet Digital PCR in Fine Needle Aspiration biopsy

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