Publications by authors named "Ri-Xu Lin"
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 670 PTC patients were analyzed, revealing a BRAF mutation rate of 78.2%, which is significantly linked to metastases in central and lateral lymph nodes.
- * Specific sonographic features, like nodules without blood flow and high suspicion rates, were associated with increased BRAF mutation likelihood, suggesting these characteristics could help determine BRAF status before surgical intervention.
Rationale And Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the associations between BRAF mutation, the American College of Radiology (ACR) thyroid imaging, reporting and data system (TI-RADS) on ultrasound and clinicopathological characteristics in patients with a solitary papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).
Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included 397 patients with a solitary PTC, proved pathologically. BRAF mutation status was detected in postoperative samples by real-time fluorescent polymerase chain reaction.