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Incidental PTMCs, or lesions discovered postoperatively on histological examination, are less extensively studied compared with lesions diagnosed preoperatively through cytology, particularly in terms of demographics, histopathological features and long\u2010term outcomes. This study aimed to compare outcomes between these patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A single\u2010centre retrospective cohort analysis of data from the St. James's University Hospital Head and Neck tumour board spanning from 2013 to 2023 was conducted. A total of 152 patients diagnosed with PTMCs and neck nodes \u2264\u20091\u2009cm were identified during this period. Of these, 55 were incidental and 47 were non\u2010incidental PTMCs included in the final analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Significant differences were observed between the two subgroups in terms of the size of the largest tumour focus (7.8\u2009mm vs. 3.9\u2009mm,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001), the presence of aggressive histologic variants (9.2% vs. 0.9%,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.002) and the frequency of neck dissections (8.8% vs. 0.0%,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). However, no recurrences occurred in either group.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This comprehensive 10\u2010year retrospective review found few differences in the presentation of incidental and non\u2010incidental microcarcinoma, with low recurrence rates and excellent outcomes. 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