Z Orbak

Thyroid Cancer in Children of Eastern Anatolia

Issue:

Vol 1, Issue 2 (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimjopen.2014.144

Synopsis:

Iodine deficiency is likely to play a role in thyroid cancer. The use of iodized products such as salt, water, and bread should be provided to people who live in areas with endemic iodine deficiency.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing in recent years. In this study, the clinical and laboratory findings of 14 patients with thyroid cancer were analysed retrospectively. They were admitted to our clinic with complaints of swelling of the neck.

Received:

June 17, 2014

Accepted:

June 23, 2014

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