Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common endocrine malignancy in clinical practice, accounting for approximately 85% of all thyroid malignancies. The occurrence of cervical lymph node metastasis further increases the risk of local tumor recurrence and distant metastasis, thereby reducing patient survival rates. Pathological examinations reveal that approximately 30-80% of PTC patients have lymph node metastasis. Early detection of metastatic lymph nodes and the development of individualized treatment plans are crucial for improving patient prognosis. Currently, the primary method for diagnosing lymph node metastasis is ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration, but its accuracy is limited by sample quality and carries a risk of false-negative results. In recent years, deep learning technology has demonstrated significant potential in the field of medical image analysis. Therefore, the investigators aim to develop a deep learning model based on neck ultrasound to more accurately predict lymph node metastasis.
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Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve for a Multimodal Deep Learning Model Based on Cervical Ultrasound in Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis
Timeframe: Within 2 months after the completion of subject enrollment
Sensitivity of a Multimodal Deep Learning Model Based on Cervical Ultrasound for Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis
Timeframe: Within 2 months after the completion of subject enrollment.
Specificity of a Multimodal Deep Learning Model Based on Cervical Ultrasound for Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis
Timeframe: Within 2 months after the completion of subject enrollment.