Prognostic factors for survival and recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) accounts for 80-85% of cases and generally has an excellent prognosis. However, outcomes vary with clinicopathological factors, and identifying prognostic indicators is clinically important for tailoring treatment strategies and long-term follow-up. Regional data on prognostic factors in PTC remain limited. This study investigates the impact of patient and tumor characteristics on survival and recurrence outcomes at a single institution.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study included patients aged 18 years or older diagnosed with PTC between January 2015 and September 2023 at a secondary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Eligible patients had confirmed PTC with sufficient clinical records and no prior thyroid cancer treatment. The

SUBMITTER: Almajed E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12596423 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature