Ultrasound features as predictive markers of BRAFV600E mutation in thyroid cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Conflicting evidence exists on the predictive value of ultrasound characteristics for BRAFV600E gene expression in thyroid cancer. This study aimed to determine the predictive value of ultrasound features for BRAFV600E gene expression status in thyroid cancer.

Methods

A systematic review of studies published before December 31, 2023, was conducted in the PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases. Studies evaluating the ultrasonographic features for predicting BRAFV600E gene mutations in thyroid cancer were included. The relevant data were extracted, and the quality of eligible studies was independently assessed by two reviewers. Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 12.0 software.

Results

The meta-an

SUBMITTER: Liu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11336794 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature