Evaluation of radiation side effects on thyroid function

The thyroid gland is a crucial component of the body’s glandular system and metabolism, which is exposed to unnecessary radiation as an organ at risk in radiation therapy to the head, neck, and chest. Radiation can lead to thyroid dysfunction such as hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer.

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Published in:Journal of parathyroid disease 2022-08, Vol.10, p.e9145
Main Authors: Teimouri, Kolsoum, Pakravan, Samaneh, Rahmatinia, Elham, Azadbakht, Kamran
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The thyroid gland is a crucial component of the body’s glandular system and metabolism, which is exposed to unnecessary radiation as an organ at risk in radiation therapy to the head, neck, and chest. Radiation can lead to thyroid dysfunction such as hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer.
ISSN:2345-6558
2345-6558
DOI:10.34172/jpd.2022.9145