| Document ID (ISN) | 67487 |
| CIS number |
96-1862 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0003-9896 - Archives of Environmental Health |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Antonelli A., Silvano G., Gambuzza C., Bianchi F., Tana L., Baschieri L. |
| Title |
Is occupationally induced exposure to radiation a risk factor for thyroid nodule formation? |
| Bibliographic information |
May-June 1996, Vol.51, No.3, p.177-180. 9 ref. |
| Abstract |
The prevalence of thyroid nodules was studied with ultrasonography in a group of 44 male hospital workers occupationally exposed to X-rays during 23.5 ± 6.4 years. The control group consisted of 88 non-exposed male workers. Thyroid nodules were detected in 18 (41%) of the exposed workers and 11 (13%) of controls. Thyroid function tests were performed in all subjects and found to be in the normal range. The younger subjects of the first group appeared to be at a particular high risk of nodule formation. The nodules were statistically more frequent in subjects occupationally exposed for more than 20 years, compared with those exposed for 10-19 years and with controls. The results of this preliminary study suggest that long-term, low dose occupational exposure to radiation may be a risk factor for thyroid nodule formation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
ionizing radiation; radiological services; lymphatic diseases; x-rays; thyroid function; hospitals; thyroid disorders |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
cross-sectional study; Italy |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Italy |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Blood diseases
Endocrine diseases
Health care services
Ionizing radiation
Occupational health services
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