Diagnostic Accuracy of Preoperative Radiologic Findings in Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Discrepancies with the Postoperative Pathologic Diagnosis and Implications for Clinical Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Backgruound

The diagnostic accuracy of preoperative radiologic findings in predicting the tumor characteristics and clinical outcomes of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) was evaluated across all risk groups.

Methods

In total, 939 PTMC patients, comprising both low-risk and non-low-risk groups, who underwent surgery were enrolled. The preoperative tumor size and lymph node metastasis (LNM) were evaluated by ultrasonography within 6 months before surgery and compared with the postoperative pathologic findings. Discrepancies between the preoperative and postoperative tumor sizes were analyzed, and clinical outcomes were assessed.

Results

The agreement rate between radiological and pathological tumor size was approximately 60%. Significant discrepancies were noted,

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11220223 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature