Influence of tumor extent on central lymph node metastasis in solitary papillary thyroid microcarcinomas: a retrospective study of 1092 patients

Influence of tumor extent on central lymph node metastasis in solitary papillary thyroid microcarcinomas: a retrospective study of 1092 patients

Abstract Background The morbidity of papillary thyroid microcarcinomas is increasing worldwide. Surgery is the main treatment for papillary thyroid microcarcinomas, and the choice of surgical method partly depends on the T stage of the tumor. However, according to the American Joint Commission on Ca...

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Main Authors: Xingjie Yin, Chunping Liu, Yawen Guo, Xiaoyu Li, Na Shen, Xiangwang Zhao, Pan Yu, Shan Wang, Zeming Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Solitary papillary thyroid microcarcinomas
Capsule invasion
Extrathyroidal extension
Central lymph node metastasis
Central lymph node dissection
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-017-1202-8

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