Total tumor diameter: the neglected value in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma

ConclusionFor multifocal micro-PTC, TTD can better assess the aggressiveness of the tumor. Multifocal micro-PTC with TTD>  1 cm was more aggressive than unifocal micro-PTC or multifocal micro-PTC with TTD ≤ 1 cm.

Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - November 19, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research