Factors predictive of papillary thyroid micro-carcinoma with bilateral involvement and central lymph node metastasis: a retrospective study

Factors predictive of papillary thyroid micro-carcinoma with bilateral involvement and central lymph node metastasis: a retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The optimal resection extent for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) remains controversial. The objective of the study was to investigate risk factors of bilateral PTMC and central lymph node metastasis (CLNM) to guide surgical s...

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Main Authors: Zhou Yi-Li, Gao Er-li, Zhang Wei, Yang Han, Guo Gui-Long, Zhang Xiao-Hua, Wang Ou-Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Papillary micro-carcinoma
Bilateral thyroid cancer
Multifocality
Thyroidectomy
Central lymph node metastasis
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/67

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