Journal article
The McGill Thyroid Nodule Score’s (MTNS+) role in the investigation of thyroid nodules with benign ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsies: a retrospective review
Abstract
BackgroundUltrasound guided fine needle aspiration (USFNA) biopsies of thyroid nodules sometimes create a decision-making dilemma for surgeons as they may yield falsely benign results. The McGill Thyroid Nodule Score + (MTNS+) was developed to aid in clinical guidance regarding the management of patients with these USFNA results. The aim of this study was to assess the MTNS+ as a clinical tool in patients with benign preoperative thyroid nodule …
Authors
Khalife S; Bouhabel S; Forest V-I; Hier MP; Rochon L; Tamilia M; Payne RJ
Journal
Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol. 45, No. 1,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
1 2016
DOI
10.1186/s40463-016-0141-7
ISSN
1916-0208