The value of total tumor diameter in unilateral multifocal papillary thyroid carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis

BackgroundTumor multifocality is frequently observed in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). However, the maximum tumor diameter (MTD), currently utilized in various staging schemes, might not accurately indicate the level of aggressiveness exhibited by multifocal tumors. We aimed to investigate the r...

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Main Authors: Zhu-juan Wu, Bao-ying Xia, Zi-wei Chen, Hao Gong, Munire Abuduwaili, Zhi-chao Xing, An-ping Su
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1217613/full