This practical instruction course will describe an approach to improve pre-operative thyroid nodule diagnosis, management and prognostication through surgeon performed ultrasound, ultrasound guided fine needle biopsy and molecular testing. Risk stratification of a thyroid nodule based on ultrasound features will be detailed. Molecular alteration testing can help rule in and rule out cancer for thyroid nodules with indeterminate fine needle aspiration cytology. This practical overview will compare the Afirma Genomic Sequencing Classifier, Next Generation Sequencing, and ThyGenX + ThyraMIR as they point us toward an era of improved diagnostic capabilities and personalized medicine. The ATA guidelines for ultrasound and molecular testing will be interwoven.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: https://academyu.entnet.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=8533840
- Start Date: 2022-10-12 05:00:00
- End Date: 2022-10-12 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Head & Neck