Subsequent thyroid disorders associated with treatment strategy in head and neck cancer patients: a nationwide cohort study

Subsequent thyroid disorders associated with treatment strategy in head and neck cancer patients: a nationwide cohort study

Abstract Background We investigated the risk of thyroid disorders, namely hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis and thyroiditis, in head and neck cancer patients undergoing multimodal treatment. Methods A cohort study design using Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database was used to assess head...

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Main Authors: Chien-Liang Lin, Shang-Yin Wu, Wen-Tsung Huang, Yin-Hsun Feng, Ching-Yi Yiu, Wei-Fan Chiang, Sheng-Yow Ho, Sheng-Hsiang Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Head and neck cancer
Treatment strategy
Thyroid disorders
Cohort study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-019-5697-y

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