Correlation between body mass index and lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma: a retrospective clinical study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common malignant tumor of the thyroid gland, with lymph node metastasis significantly affecting patient prognosis. In recent years, body mass index (BMI) has garnered widespread attention as a potential factor influencing cancer development. This study aimed to explore the relationship between BMI and lymph node metastasis in patients with PTC, particularly focusing on the risk of metastasis in the lateral and central neck compartments.

Methods

This retrospective study comprised 993 patients who underwent surgical treatment and were pathologically confirmed to have PTC. Patient BMI data were collected, and their relationship with lymph node metastasis in the lateral and central neck compartments was analyzed. Logistic

SUBMITTER: Ding H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399004 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature