Prevalence of thyroid nodules in an occupationally radiation exposed group: a cross sectional study in an area with mild iodine deficiency

• Main Authors: Giorgino Riccardo (Author), Marinelli Giuseppe (Author), Ciampolillo Anna (Author), Trerotoli Paolo (Author), Serio Gabriella (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer occur more frequently in people exposed to radiation for therapeutic purposes, and to nuclear fallout. Furthermore, it is known that a moderate degree of iodine deficiency may be responsible for an...