Role of biomarkers in predicting the occurrence of thyroid neoplasms in radiation-exposed children

In conclusion, in radiation-exposed children, higher thyroglobulin levels indicated an increased risk of developing thyroid nodules but did not differentiate between benign and malignant neoplasms. There was no association between the baseline TSH level and the risk of developing thyroid nodules or cancer.

Source: Endocrine-Related Cancer - March 14, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shulan, J. M., Vydro, L., Schneider, A. B., Mihailescu, D. V. Tags: Research Source Type: research