Background: The clinical significance of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) tumors≤
1 cm is widely debated. The objective of this study was to compare conventional papillary …

Background Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) represents 70%–75% of well‐differentiated
thyroid cancers. Although most reports have shown that papillary thyroid microcarcinomas …

Background The clinical importance of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) remains
controversial, with current guidelines suggesting that thyroid lobectomy alone is sufficient …

Background Papillary carcinomas that measure 1.0 cm or less are diagnosed as papillary
thyroid microcarcinomas (PTMs). The clinical significance and recommendations for …

Background The aggressiveness of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) was evaluated by
comparing conventional PTC with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Risk factors …

Background The clinical significance of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) is debated,
and therefore the rise in incidence of PTMC creates management dilemmas. The following …

Eur J Clin Invest 2012; 42 (6): 657–664 Abstract Background There is debate concerning the
clinical significance of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), and therefore, the rise in …

Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) is defined as a papillary thyroid cancer measuring
less than 10mm in its greatest diameter. It is the most common form of thyroid cancer …

Background Papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) generally is a cancer with excellent
prognosis, but the term “cancer” sounds severe and harsh, which can elicit emotional and …

Background Papillary microcarcinoma (PMC) of the thyroid generally follows a benign
clinical course. However, treatment strategies remain controversial. According to our …