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Thyroid Abnormalities After Radiation Exposure in Infancy.

Authors :
Pinces, Ralph A.
Reichlan, Seymour
Hempelmann, L.H.
Source :
Annals of Internal Medicine; Jun67, Vol. 66 Issue 6, p1154, 11p, 7 Charts
Publication Year :
1967

Abstract

Presents a study that outlined observations of the prevalence of thyroid abnormalities in persons treated for thymic enlargement during infancy at a single medical facility with relatively high doses of X rays to chest and neck. Descriptions of the clinical findings of the treated group with solitary nodules; Abnormality of protein-bound iodine; Examination of multinodular glands.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
66
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6966569
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-66-6-1154