Analysis identifies tumor characteristics as predictors of lymph node metastasis in thyroid cancer, implying improved surgical strategies.
In patients with unifocal PTC, tumor size, microcalcifications, prelaryngeal and pretracheal LNM are independent predictors of contralateral CLNM. The established model demonstrates good diagnostic performance and may provide valuable guidance for preoperative risk stratification and surgical decision-making regarding bilateral CLND.
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