A retrospective analysis of prognostic factors predictive of lymphnode metastasis and recurrence in thyroid papillary microcarcinoma

Usluogullari C. A., Onal E. D., Ozdemir E., Ucler R., Kiyak G., Ersoy P. E., ...More

MINERVA ENDOCRINOLOGICA, vol.40, no.1, pp.15-22, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: MINERVA ENDOCRINOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.15-22
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Aim. The literature is inconclusive concerning the prognostic factors and therapeutic management of papillary thyroid microcarcinoina (PTMC). Herein we report on our extensive experience with PTMC in relation to clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic factors.