Thyroglobulin measurement in fine-needle aspirates of lymph nodes in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer: a simple definition of the threshold value, with emphasis on potential pitfalls of the method.

Bournaud, Claire

Thyroglobulin measurement in fine-needle aspirates of lymph nodes in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer: a simple definition of the threshold value, with emphasis on potential pitfalls of the method. [electronic resource] - Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine Aug 2010 - 1171-7 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1437-4331

10.1515/CCLM.2010.220 doi


Adult
Biomarkers, Tumor--analysis
Biopsy, Fine-Needle--methods
Diagnosis, Differential
False Negative Reactions
Female
Humans
Lymph Nodes--metabolism
Lymphatic Metastasis--diagnosis
Male
Middle Aged
ROC Curve
Sensitivity and Specificity
Thyroglobulin--analysis
Thyroid Neoplasms--pathology
Thyroidectomy