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Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor messenger ribonucleic acid measurement in blood as a marker for circulating thyroid cancer cells and its role in the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid cancer. |
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0-195 |
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor messenger ribonucleic acid measurement in blood as a marker for circulating thyroid cancer cells and its role in the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid cancer. |
| TextSentencer_T2 |
196-204 |
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CONTEXT: |
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196-204 |
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CONTEXT: |
| TextSentencer_T3 |
205-380 |
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Thyroid cancer cells express TSH receptor (TSHR) mRNA, and its measurement in the circulation may be useful in the diagnosis/management of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). |
| T3 |
205-380 |
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Thyroid cancer cells express TSH receptor (TSHR) mRNA, and its measurement in the circulation may be useful in the diagnosis/management of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). |
| TextSentencer_T4 |
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381-391 |
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| TextSentencer_T5 |
392-533 |
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Our objective was to assess the diagnostic value of circulating TSHR mRNA for preoperative detection of DTC in patients with thyroid nodules. |
| T5 |
392-533 |
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Our objective was to assess the diagnostic value of circulating TSHR mRNA for preoperative detection of DTC in patients with thyroid nodules. |
| TextSentencer_T6 |
534-543 |
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PATIENTS: |
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534-543 |
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PATIENTS: |
| TextSentencer_T7 |
544-599 |
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We measured TSHR mRNA levels by RT-PCR in 258 subjects: |
| T7 |
544-599 |
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We measured TSHR mRNA levels by RT-PCR in 258 subjects: |
| TextSentencer_T8 |
600-761 |
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51 healthy subjects and 207 patients (thyroid nodules, n = 180; recurrent thyroid cancer, n = 27) with fine-needle aspirations (FNA) and/or thyroid/neck surgery. |
| T8 |
600-761 |
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51 healthy subjects and 207 patients (thyroid nodules, n = 180; recurrent thyroid cancer, n = 27) with fine-needle aspirations (FNA) and/or thyroid/neck surgery. |
| TextSentencer_T9 |
762-826 |
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Eighty-nine patients also had d-1 postoperative levels assessed. |
| T9 |
762-826 |
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Eighty-nine patients also had d-1 postoperative levels assessed. |
| TextSentencer_T10 |
827-999 |
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OUTCOME MEASURES: TSHR mRNA levels were compared with FNA cytology for cancer detection preoperatively and serum thyroglobulin and/or whole-body 131I scans postoperatively. |
| T10 |
827-999 |
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OUTCOME MEASURES: TSHR mRNA levels were compared with FNA cytology for cancer detection preoperatively and serum thyroglobulin and/or whole-body 131I scans postoperatively. |
| TextSentencer_T11 |
1000-1008 |
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RESULTS: |
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1000-1008 |
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RESULTS: |
| TextSentencer_T12 |
1009-1093 |
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Based on cytology/pathology, 88 patients had DTC and 119 had benign thyroid disease. |
| T12 |
1009-1093 |
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Based on cytology/pathology, 88 patients had DTC and 119 had benign thyroid disease. |
| TextSentencer_T13 |
1094-1196 |
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The TSHR mRNA levels in cancer patients were significantly higher than in benign disease (P < 0.0001). |
| T13 |
1094-1196 |
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The TSHR mRNA levels in cancer patients were significantly higher than in benign disease (P < 0.0001). |
| TextSentencer_T14 |
1197-1355 |
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At a cutoff value of 1.02 ng/microg total RNA, the TSHR mRNA correctly classified 78.7% of patients preoperatively (sensitivity = 72.0%; specificity = 82.5%). |
| T14 |
1197-1355 |
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At a cutoff value of 1.02 ng/microg total RNA, the TSHR mRNA correctly classified 78.7% of patients preoperatively (sensitivity = 72.0%; specificity = 82.5%). |
| TextSentencer_T15 |
1356-1501 |
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Of 131 patients with FNA and surgery, 51 were FNA positive (all cancer), 17 were FNA negative (15 benign, two cancer), and 63 were indeterminate. |
| T15 |
1356-1501 |
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Of 131 patients with FNA and surgery, 51 were FNA positive (all cancer), 17 were FNA negative (15 benign, two cancer), and 63 were indeterminate. |
| TextSentencer_T16 |
1502-1671 |
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TSHR mRNA correctly diagnosed DTC in 16 of 24 (67%) and benign disease in 29 of 39 (74%) patients with indeterminate FNA (combined sensitivity = 90%; specificity = 80%). |
| T16 |
1502-1671 |
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TSHR mRNA correctly diagnosed DTC in 16 of 24 (67%) and benign disease in 29 of 39 (74%) patients with indeterminate FNA (combined sensitivity = 90%; specificity = 80%). |
| TextSentencer_T17 |
1672-1858 |
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Combining TSHR mRNA and ultrasound features for follicular lesions correctly classified all follicular cancers and could have spared surgery in 31% of these patients with benign disease. |
| T17 |
1672-1858 |
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Combining TSHR mRNA and ultrasound features for follicular lesions correctly classified all follicular cancers and could have spared surgery in 31% of these patients with benign disease. |
| TextSentencer_T18 |
1859-2044 |
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TSHR mRNA has a short life in circulation, and normalized levels on postoperative d 1 correlated with disease-free status, whereas elevated levels predicted residual/metastatic disease. |
| T18 |
1859-2044 |
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TSHR mRNA has a short life in circulation, and normalized levels on postoperative d 1 correlated with disease-free status, whereas elevated levels predicted residual/metastatic disease. |
| TextSentencer_T19 |
2045-2273 |
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CONCLUSIONS: TSHR mRNA measured with FNA enhances the preoperative detection of cancer in patients with thyroid nodules, reducing unnecessary surgeries, and immediate postoperative levels can predict residual/metastatic disease. |
| T19 |
2045-2273 |
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CONCLUSIONS: TSHR mRNA measured with FNA enhances the preoperative detection of cancer in patients with thyroid nodules, reducing unnecessary surgeries, and immediate postoperative levels can predict residual/metastatic disease. |