Is a negative finding in an exercise test reliable among elderly people : a follow-up study?
Exercise tests may predict the clinical outcome of CHD among elderly patients. A negative finding in an exercise test is very reliable.
BRAF mutation-positive PTMCs were more likely to manifest aggressive characteristics (extrathyroidal extension and LNM). The BRAF mutation screening of FNAB specimens can be used to predict aggressive clinicopathological characteristics of PTMC. Lateral neck nodes should be meticulously analyzed for cases of PTMC demonstrating the following three characteristics: BRAF mutation, central LNM, and US features in the upper pole location.