PET/CT May Assist in Avoiding Pointless Thyroidectomy in Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules: A Narrative Review
Indeterminate thyroid nodules (ITN) are commonly encountered among the general population, with a malignancy rate of 10 to 40%. However, many patients may be overtreated with futile surgery for benign ITN. To avoid unnecessary surgery, PET/CT scan is a possible alternative to help differentiate betw...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/5/1547 |