The role of ultrasound in diagnosing 2mm medullary thyroid carcinoma with cervical lymph node metastasis: a case report

Even a 2 mm MTC has the potential to metastasize lateral cervical lymph nodes. This emphasizes the necessity of meticulous ultrasound evaluation by experienced clinicians to detect abnormal lymph nodes and inform clinical management. Interventional ultrasound plays a crucial role in both diagnosing MTC micro-nodules and identifying associated lymph node metastases.