Thyroid cancer: zealous imaging has increased detection and treatment of low risk tumours

@article{Brito2013ThyroidCZ,
  title={Thyroid cancer: zealous imaging has increased detection and treatment of low risk tumours},
  author={Juan P. Brito and John C. Morris and Victor M. Montori},
  journal={BMJ : British Medical Journal},
  year={2013},
  volume={347}
}
#### Summary box Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy.1 Worldwide, its incidence has increased substantially over the past 50 years. The Cancer Incidence in Five Continents report showed … 
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