The prognostic implication of skip metastasis to lateral neck in patients with papillary thyroid cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-operative detection of skip metastasis in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is significant in preventing recurrence. The study aimed to investigate the characteristics and prognosis of skip metastasis to lateral neck in PTC patients by a cross-sectional study.

Methods

Between 2013 and 2016, 494 patients who underwent thyroidectomy for PTC and positive lateral lymph node metastases (LLNM) were retrospectively identified. Among them, we encountered 38 patients with skip metastasis, which was all confirmed by the histological examination. Recurrence/persistence rates were analyzed during follow-up. To determine the risk variables, patients with different skip metastasis statuses were compared according on sonographic and clinicopathological factors.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Gao L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651989 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature