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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Main Authors: Gaby Abou Karam, Ajay Malhotra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/5/1547