Article
Germ-line DNA polymorphisms and susceptibility to differentiated thyroid cancer.
The Lancet. Oncology - 1 Feb 2009
Adjadj Elisabeth, Schlumberger Martin, de Vathaire Florent
Abstract excerpt
The incidence of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is increasing in most developed countries. The only well-known risk factor for thyroid cancer is exposure to ionising radiation. DTC is characterised by a strong hereditability, and individual susceptibility is likely due to genetic factors modulating the environmental risk. Identification of genetic polymorphisms is important for understanding the potential...
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