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This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram integrating tumor spatial location with clinical and ultrasonographic features for predicting central lymph node metastasis (CLNM).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this retrospective study, 432 patients with surgically confirmed unifocal PTMC were enrolled. Independent predictors were identified through univariate and multivariate regression, and a nomogram was constructed and internally validated.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Age \u226438 years, tumor diameter &amp;gt;0.95 cm, microcalcifications, suspicious central\/lateral lymph nodes, tumor in the isthmus, and tumor in the middle\/inferior pole adjacent to the posterior capsule were independent risk factors for CLNM, while Hashimoto\u2019s thyroiditis was protective. The nomogram showed good discrimination, with AUCs of 0.772 (training) and 0.728 (validation). 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