Genomic Predictors of Papillary Microcarcinoma Disease Progression
Genomic Predictors of Papillary Microcarcinoma Disease Progression
The study is being done to answer the following question: What are the specific clinical and
 molecular features that will help us predict which small thyroid cancers are likely to grow
 and be problematic?

 Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify specific clinical and molecular
 characteristics that are predictive of tumor progression in small thyroid cancers.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Biopsy proven papillary thyroid cancer (or suspicious for papillary thyroid cancer)
 confirmed by MSKCC cytopathologist.

 -  Being followed with active surveillance at MSKCC

 -  Biopsied index nodule less than or equal to 2 cm in maximum dimension

 -  Thyroid and neck US performed and interpreted by a MSKCC radiologist within 6 months
 prior to study entry.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Biopsied index nodule greater than 2 cm in any dimension

 -  Age less than 18 yrs old