Significance of the Extracapsular Spread of Metastatic Lymph Nodes in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

ObjectivesThe extracapsular spread (ECS) of metastatic lymph nodes is associated with aggressive tumor behavior, and is regarded as a major risk factor for local recurrence in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. However, the significance of ECS of metastatic lymph nodes has not been...

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Main Authors: Chang Ho Park, Chang Myeon Song, Yong Bae Ji, Ju Yeon Pyo, Ki Jong Yi, Young Soo Song, Yong Wook Park, Kyung Tae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2015-09-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ceo.org/upload/pdf/ceo-8-289.pdf