Objective: This study evaluated whether primary tumour characteristics are associated with
specific features of metastatic lymph nodes in papillary thyroid carcinoma patients. Method …

Background The presence and location of regional lymph node metastasis affect the
prognosis of patients with thyroid cancer. Lymph node classification of the current TNM …

Objective: Cervical metastases in papillary thyroid carcinoma are associated with increased
recurrence. However, their effect on survival remains controversial. This study evaluated …

Background The purpose of this study was to present our focus on the lymph node status in
the central compartment and evaluate the relevant factors and disease recurrence. Methods …

Background Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) metastasizes to central lymph node (CLN). CLN
metastasis is associated with high risk of locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis …

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

Objective To analyze the clinicopathological characteristics of patients with papillary thyroid
carcinoma (PTC) and its influence on the distribution of lymph node metastasis at each …

Background Previous studies have shown that lymph node metastasis can be of prognostic
value. In this study, we investigated the clinical significance of node metastasis focusing on …

Background. Optimal neck lymphadenectomy in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC)
and microscopic lymph node metastasis needs to be defined in order to aid surgeons in their …

Abstract Introduction and Aim Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) constitutes more than 90% of
newly emerging differentiated thyroid cancers. Lymph node metastasis is often seen in PTC …