Prediction model for lateral lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma in children and adolescents based on ultrasound imaging and clinical features: a retrospective study.

Journal: BMC medical imaging
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The presence of lateral lymph node metastases (LNM) in paediatric patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is an independent risk factor for recurrence. We aimed to identify risk factors and establish a prediction model for lateral LNM before surgery in children and adolescents with PTC.

Authors

  • Shiyang Lin
    Department of ultrasound, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Biomedical Innovation Center, 26 Yuancunerheng Street, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China.
  • Yuan Zhong
    Department of ultrasound, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Dafu Road, Chancheng District, Foshan, China.
  • Yidi Lin
    Department of ultrasound, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, 8 Fuyu East Road, South Bridge Street, Panyu District, Guangzhou, China.
  • Guangjian Liu
    Institute of Pediatrics, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.