The evolving role of MRI in the detection of extrathyroidal extension of papillary thyroid carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the predominant form of thyroid cancer, and the presence of extrathyroidal extension (ETE) significantly impacts treatment decisions and prognosis. Accurate preoperative detection of ETE remains challenging, highlighting the need to evaluate advanced imaging techniques.This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting extrathyroidal extension (ETE) among patients diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).

Method

We conducted a comprehensive search of global databases including PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library, spanning from inception to November 03, 2024. We included studies that utilized preoperative MRI to evalu

SUBMITTER: Javid M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657418 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature