Decision making for diagnosis and management: algorithms from experts for molecular testing.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2014
Abstract
Cases are presented in light of the current diagnostic and therapeutic trends in management of thyroid nodules and well-differentiated cancers. Demographic, historical, and population-based risk factors are used to risk stratify cases. Ultrasonographic features and other imaging are discussed with regard to appropriateness of utilization and impact on management. The role of traditional cytologic and histopathologic analysis with fine-needle aspiration and intraoperative frozen sections is discussed, including diagnostic nuances and limitations. The emerging role of biomarkers such as Braf are evaluated regarding their role in contemporary assessment of thyroid nodules by reviewing practical cases.
Volume
47
Issue
4
First Page
609
Last Page
623
ISSN
1557-8259
Published In/Presented At
Bumpous, J., Celestre, M. D., Pribitkin, E., & Stack, B. C., Jr (2014). Decision making for diagnosis and management: algorithms from experts for molecular testing. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 47(4), 609–623. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2014.04.007
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
25041961
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article