thyroid Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Pros of Affirma testing
A
high sensitivity
validated
convenience
2
Q
Cons of Affirma
A
expense ~$3k
proprietary - doesnt give prognostic info
3
Q
Thyroseq
A
not validated?
Gives mutations - helps with prognostics
4
Q
genetic testing of thyroid nodules is not helpful for: (2)
A
pediatric patients
different mutations and higher to be CA
Hurthle cell morphology
5
Q
highest sensitivity ultrasound findings for thyroid nodules?
A
taller than wide and spongeoform are >90% specific
