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World J Clin Oncol. Jul 24, 2023; 14(7): 247-258
Published online Jul 24, 2023. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v14.i7.247
Published online Jul 24, 2023. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v14.i7.247
Table 1 Papillary thyroid carcinoma, risk stratification and preoperative evaluation
| No. | Parameter |
| 1 | Tumor size > 4 cm |
| 2 | Family history of thyroid carcinoma |
| 3 | Previous neck irradiation |
| 4 | Multifocality |
| 5 | Extrathyroid extension |
| 6 | Rapid growth of nodules |
| 7 | Sudden swallowing dysfunction or dysphonia |
| 8 | Age ≥ 45 yr |
| 9 | Female gender |
- Citation: Pavlidis ET, Pavlidis TE. Role of prophylactic central neck lymph node dissection for papillary thyroid carcinoma in the era of de-escalation. World J Clin Oncol 2023; 14(7): 247-258
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v14/i7/247.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v14.i7.247