摘要：. When logistic (P) was ≥ 0.821, it was predicted that lateral neck lymph node metastasis occurred in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma. When logistic (P) was <0.821, it was predicted that no metastasis was found in the lateral neck lymph node. The prediction accuracy was 78.3%. The model helped in evaluating lateral neck lymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma. Also, it had significance in determining reasonable surgical range, reducing unnecessary lateral neck lymph node dissection, and further improving the quality of life of patients.
