Objective: To study the clinicopathological and annual features of PTC patients in the past 8
years. Method: Review the clinicopathological data of PTC patients treated by surgery for the …

The term thyroid neoplasm incorporates tumors that originate from follicular cells and those
that arise from parafollicular cells (C cells). Differentiated thyroid cancer, which originates …

Background Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) often presents as multifocal. However, the
association of multifocality with poor prognosis remains controversial. The aim of this …

Background Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) and follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) are
two distinct histological types of thyroid carcinoma but have often been studied and staged …

Background Lateral lymph node metastasis (LLNM) is common in patients with papillary
thyroid cancer (PTC), usually occurring after central lymph node metastasis (CLNM) …

Background: Papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTC) in the pT3 category constitute a
heterogeneous group of tumors with a variable risk of recurrence. The objectives of this …

Background: Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common thyroid malignancy, with a
strong predilection for lymph node metastasis, most commonly to the central neck …

Background While numerous factors affect prognosis in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC),
the comparative impact of histologic grade has not been well described. Moreover …

Background Distant metastasis to the lung in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is rarely
detected, but it is known to be an important prognostic factor associated with survival. We …

Background The occurrence of cervical lymph node metastasis in T1 stage papillary thyroid
carcinoma (PTC) is frequently observed. Notably, lateral lymph node metastasis (LLNM) …