Neural Network and Logistic Regression Models Based on Ultrasound Radiomics and Clinical-Pathological Features to Predict Occult Level II Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma.
Journal:
Academic radiology
PMID:
39757064
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) often metastasizes to lateral cervical lymph nodes, especially in level II. This study aims to develop predictive models to identify level II lymph node metastasis (LNM), guiding selective neck dissection (SND) to minimize unnecessary surgery and morbidity in low-risk patients.