Surgical Optimization in Preoperatively Low-risk cN1a PTC: A Predictive Model for High-Volume Central Lymph Node Metastasis
This nomogram, based on readily available clinical and ultrasound features, effectively predicts the risk of hv-CLNM in preoperatively low-risk cN1a PTC. This tool may facilitate individualized surgical planning. Lobectomy appears to be a safe and appropriate option for most patients in this subgroup.
Authors
- Xiangdong Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2220-0890)
- Ruixia Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0179-1807)
- Yi Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9254-3245)
- Ming Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2723-9041)
- Wanna Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3919-9304)
- Zunfu Ke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6251-7246)
- Heyang Xu
- Zhixin Guo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0510-6851)
- Yuan Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9860-7799)
- Jianyan Long
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Surgical Oncology
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-025-18569-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.29