BRAF V600E as an accurate marker to complement fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology in the guidance of thyroid surgery in the Chinese population: evidence from over 1000 consecutive FNAs with follow-up

ConclusionTheBRAF V600E mutation is highly prevalent in the Chinese population and can accurately complement cytopathology in the guidance of thyroid surgery.Mini-abstract: TheBRAF V600E mutation has both high specificity and sensitivity to predict thyroid malignancy in the Chinese population. It can accurately complement cytopathology in the guidance of thyroid surgery.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research