[Safety and efficacy of modified radical lymph nodes dissection in patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and clinically manifested lymph metastasis].

Introduction: Papillary cancer of the thyroid gland is well known as lymphotropic type. In more than 50 percent of cases it metastized in regional lymph nodes. The extent of surgical exploration remains controversial.

Safety and efficacy of modified radical lymph nodes dissection in patients with papillary thyroid cancer and clinically evident lymph nodes metastasis.

Introduction: Papillary cancer of the thyroid gland is well known as a lymphotropic type of cancer. In more than 50 percent of all cases it metastasizes first and mainly in regional lymph nodes. The extent of surgical intervention remains a subject of controversy and discussions.