Prevalence and significance of indeterminate calcitonin values in patients with thyroid nodules: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Tommaso Piticchio Francesco Frasca Pierpaolo Trimboli

Published in: Reviews in endocrine & metabolic disorders (2023)

The percentage of ICV among patients with thyroid nodules who underwent Ctn testing is negligible. The rate of MTC in patients with ICV cannot be overlooked. Among the ICV intervals, the risk of MTC increases significantly when Ctn is above 20 pg/mL.

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