Article
Papillary thyroid cancer incidence in the volcanic area of Sicily.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute - 18 Nov 2009
Pellegriti Gabriella, De Vathaire Florent, Scollo Claudia, Attard Marco, Giordano Carla, Arena Salvatore, Dardanoni Gabriella, Frasca Francesco, Malandrino Pasqualino, Vermiglio Francesco, Previtera Domenico Massimo, D'Azzò Girolamo, Trimarchi Francesco, Vigneri Riccardo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The steadily increasing incidence of thyroid cancer has been attributed mostly to more sensitive thyroid nodule screening. However, various environmental factors, such as those associated with volcanic areas, cannot be excluded as risk factors. We evaluated thyroid cancer incidence in Sicily, which has a homogenous population and a province (Catania) that includes the Mt Etna volcanic area. METHODS:...
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