Prediction model of ipsilateral level II lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Journal: Auris, nasus, larynx
Published Date: Apr 22, 2025

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to develop a predictive model for ipsilateral level II lymph node metastasis (LNM) in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) using machine learning techniques. The necessity of level II dissection in lateral neck dissection (LND) remains debated, and accurate prediction of metastasis at this level could help refine surgical decision-making and minimize unnecessary dissection.

Authors

  • Koji Ushiro
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan. Electronic address: k_ushiro@ent.kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp.
  • Ryo Asato
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan.
  • Ryosuke Yamashita
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan.
  • Hiroki Ishida
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan.
  • Chisato Chikugo
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan.
  • Yukiko Ito
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan.
  • Jun Tsuji
    Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center, 1-1 Mukaihata-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8555, Japan.

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