September 10, 2025Frontiers in OncologyOpen Access

Case Report: A case of micropapillary thyroid carcinoma with level I cervical lymph node metastasis

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Case describes a rare instance of papillary thyroid carcinoma metastasis to cervical level I lymph nodes, suggesting unique presentation.

A 25-year-old female was diagnosed with micropapillary thyroid carcinoma after presenting with enlarged lymph nodes.
Metastasis occurred in cervical level I lymph nodes, an uncommon site for papillary thyroid carcinoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
Ultrasound imaging did not reveal any lesions in the thyroid, emphasizing the need for thorough evaluation of lymph node enlargement.
The case underscores the importance of recognizing rare presentations in metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma for timely intervention.

Qi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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