Is fine needle aspiration really not necessary in patients with thyroid nodules ≤ 1 cm with highly suspicious features on ultrasonography and candidates for active surveillance?
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.23673
Abstract: The low rate of progression associated with the potential complications of thyroidectomy makes active surveillance an increasingly recommended management in low‐risk papillary microcarcinomas of the thyroid (PMT). The objective of this study was to report… read more here.
Keywords: active surveillance; surveillance; needle aspiration; nodules highly ... See more keywords