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article · World Journal of Experimental Medicine

Environmental mineral density and thyroid malignancy: A multicenter cross-sectional study

Abstract

Thyroid nodules emanating from the mineral-laden province of Katanga were more likely to be malignant. Early and accurate risk-stratification of patients with thyroid nodules residing in high-risk areas could be instrumental in optimizing survival in these patients.

Research topics

  • Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
  • Biomarkers in Disease Mechanisms

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DOI: 10.5493/wjem.v15.i2.103371

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