Predictors of lateral lymph node metastasis and skip metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) is characterized by its favorable prognosis and potential for active surveillance (AS) as a management option. However, the presence of cervical lymph node (LN) metastasis, especially lateral LN metastasis, significantly impacts management and prognosis. Previous studies have focused on post-surgery risk factors for cervical LN metastasis. This study aims to identify predictors of lateral LN metastasis by analyzing pre-operative ultrasonographic findings alongside clinicopathological factors.

Methods

A retrospective review of medical records was conducted for patients with PTMC who underwent surgery at Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital between 2004 and 2013. This is a case-control study that compares patients with

SUBMITTER: Yoon JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11250241 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature