ObjectiveTo analyze the predictive factors for central lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), and explore the treatment method for the patients with PTMC. MethodThe literatures were reviewed according to the results searched from PubMed in recent years. ResultsCentral lymph node metastases were common in the patients with PTMC. It was important for prophylactic central lymph node dissection so it might reduce the local recurrence and comfirm the clinical staging, further more provide the strategies for the postoperative therapy. ConclusionsLymphadenectomy is necessary for patients with lymph node metastasis. Prophylactic central lymph node dissection should be performed for patients without lymph node metastasis but with one risk factor or more.
Objective To summarize the influencing factors of central lymph node metastasis in thyroid papillary carcinoma. Method Relevant literature about papillary thyroid carcinoma were reviewed and predictive factors of central lymph node metastasis were summarized. Results Studies had shown that, male, younger age, larger tumor size, multifocal, and BRAF mutations were risk factors for central lymph node metastasis in thyroid papillary carcinoma, while tumors located in the upper pole and combined with Hashimoto disease (HT) were the protective factors for central lymph node metastasis. Conclusions The central lymph node metastasis detection rate is low, so it is unable to meet with the preoperative diagnosis in papillary thyroid carcinoma. A large number of studies have confirmed that clinical pathological features have predictive value for preoperative lymph node diagnosis, and can provide a reference for the selection of surgical methods in thyroid papillary carcinoma.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of lymph node dissection in central region on the prognosis of cN0 papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC).MethodsAccording to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 300 patients with cN0 PTMC underwent operation in the Second Department of General Surgery of Zhongshan People’s Hospital from January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2016 were retrospectively collected, then who were divided into the central lymph node non-dissection (147 cases) and dissection (153 cases) groups according to whether central lymph node dissection or not. The differences in the incidence of postoperative complications, recurrence rate, and metastasis rate between the two groups were analyzed. The risk factors of central lymph node metastasis of cN0 PTMC were analyzed.ResultsAll patients had no postoperative lymphatic leakage and death. Fifty-nine (38.6%) cases had the lymph node metastasis in the patients with central lymph node dissection. The patients were followed up for (83.0±20.7) months and (79.5±26.2) months (t=1.283, P=0.203) of the non-dissection group (147 cases) and dissection group (153 cases), respectively. During the follow-up period, there was no distant metastasis such as bone metastasis and lung metastasis in both groups; 5 cases recurred in the non-dissection group, 1 case recurred in the dissection group, and there was no significant difference in the recurrence rate between the two groups (χ2=3.008, P=0.089). There was no permanent complications between the two groups. There was no significant difference in the disease-free survival curve (χ2=2.565, P=0.109) between the two groups. The incidence of capsule invasion (P=0.026), calcification (P<0.001), hoarseness (P=0.013), numbness of limbs (P<0.001) in the dissection group were significantly higher than those in the non-dissection group. The results of multivariate analysis showed that the multifocal (OR=24.57, P<0.001), tumor diameter >5 mm (OR=5.46, P=0.019), and capsule invasion (OR=9.42, P=0.002) were the independent risk factors for the lymph node metastasis in the central region.ConclusionsFrom the results of the study, thyroidectomy alone is safe for cN0 PTMC, but the changes of lymph nodes in the central region still need more long-term follow-up. cN0 PTMC patients with tumor diameter >5 mm, multifocal, and capsule invasion are more likely to have lymph node metastasis in the central region. Comprehensive evaluation can be made according to the patient’s condition, and individualized and precise treatment can be carried out.
Objective To analyze the clinical and pathological factors related to the metastasis of contralateral central lymph nodes (Cont-CLNs) in unilateral near isthmus papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), and to establish a prediction model of lymph node metastasis, so as to provide reference for the scope of lymph node dissection. Methods A total of 381 unilateral PTC patients from February 2012 to June 2022 were collected in our hospital, and according to the location of the cancer, they were divided into the isthmus group (n=152) and the unilateral glandular lobe group (n=229) , and the correlation analysis was performed on whether there was Cont-CLNs metastasis. One hundred and fifty-two patients in the unilateral isthmus PTC group were further divided into metastatic and non metastatic groups based on whether Cont-CLNs metastasis occurred. Univariate analysis was used to analyze the relationship between gender, age, distribution of glandular lobe, tumor size, tumor location, pathological subtype, capsule invasion, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level, combine Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT), ipsilateral central lymph nodes（Ipsi-CLNs) metastasis and Cont-CLNs metastasis. According to the univariate analysis results of this study and the possible high-risk factors of contralateral central lymph node metastasis of unilateral thyroid papillary carcinoma in other literatures, they were included in logistic multivariate analysis to obtain independent risk factors and establish a prediction model. Results The incidence of Cont-CLNs metastasis in unilateral isthmus PTC patients was higher than that in nilateral glandular lobe group (24.3% vs. 14.4%, χ²=6.009, P=0.014). Univariate analysis showed that Cont-CLNs metastasis in patients with unilateral near isthmus PTC was correlated with age (P=0.02), tumor size (P＜0.01), capsule invasion (P＜0.01) and Ipsi-CLNs metastasis (P＜0.01), but not with gender, distribution of glandular lobe, tumor location, pathological subtype, TSH level and whether to merge HT (P＞0.05). Further logistic multivariate analysis suggested that capsule invasion and Ipsi-CLNs metastasis were independent risk factors for Cont-CLNs metastasis in patients with unilateral near isthmus PTC. Moreover, the above logistic multifactor prediction model is proved to be effective by the test of goodness of fit by Hosmer and Lemeshow. Conclusions Capsule invasion and Ipsi CLNs metastasis are high risk factors for Cont-CLNS metastasis in patients with unilateral near isthmus PTC. It is suggested that such patients should be cleaned up with prophylactic Cont-CLNs while cleaning up Ipsi-CLNs.