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ArticleBMC cancer2025

Novel prediction nomogram model for recurrent/persistent disease versus the American thyroid association recurrence risk stratification in patients with N1b papillary thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.

Jin Liu, Yuansheng Duan, Yuxuan Wang, Xinhua Li, Hao Li, Xigang Liu, Feng Qiao, Yansheng Wu, Xudong Wang

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Jin Liu *Department of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China.
Yuansheng Duan *Department of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China.
Yuxuan Wang *Department of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China.
Xinhua LiDepartment of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China.
Hao LiDepartment of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China.
Xigang LiuDepartment of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China.
Feng QiaoDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China. qiaofeng@tmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9488-6460
Yansheng WuDepartment of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China. ywu@tmu.edu.cn.
Xudong WangDepartment of Maxillofacial and Otorhinolaryngological Oncology, Key Laboratory of Basic and Translational Medicine on Head & Neck Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin Cancer Institute, National Clinical Research Center of Cancer, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, China. WXD.1133@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0437-3616

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Abstract

backgroundPapillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most prevalent endocrine malignancy globally with a recurrence rate of up to 30%. Patients with lateral cervical metastasis (N1b PTC) are at a higher risk for reoperation. The aim of this study was to achieve a personalized assessment of recurrence risk in patients with N1b papillary thyroid carcinoma to better guide recurrence risk management.

methodsThis retrospective study included 558 patients with stage N1b papillary thyroid carcinoma. Independent risk factors for recurrence were identified using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression. These factors were used to develop a nomogram to predict the risk of recurrence.

resultsSeven variables were selected to construct the nomogram. The risk factors from the training set were used to develop the nomogram, which was validated with independent test sets. Recurrence risk was dynamically assessed over time, enabling the creation of more personalized treatment and monitoring plans. The nomogram provided more accurate and individualized recurrence predictions than the 2015 American Thyroid Association recurrence risk stratification for patients with N1b papillary thyroid carcinoma.

conclusionsOur nomogram effectively complements the 2015 American Thyroid Association recurrence risk stratification, providing a valuable tool for personalized patient management.

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Neoplasm Recurrence, LocalNomogramsThyroid Cancer, PapillaryThyroid NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsYoung AdultLymph node metastasisNomogram modelPapillary thyroid cancerRecurrent/persistent diseaseRisk stratification

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