Non-malignant thyroid disease after exposure to radioactive elements during nuclear explosion: a neglected issue.

Abstract

Recent nuclear explosion in Japan led to a great concern regarding its detrimental effects on health. As obtained data imply the increased risk of thyroid cancer, the prevention is widely suggested. Also the adverse effect of leaked radioactive elements can lead to non-malignant thyroid disease, which is neglected. In this article, non-malignant thyroid disease after exposure to radioactive elements during nuclear explosion was reviewed and discussed.

• Authors: Viroj Wiwanitkit
• Journal: Kulak burun bogaz ihtisas dergisi : KBB = Journal of ear, nose, and throat (Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg) 2012 Mar-Apr Vol. 22 Issue 2 Pg. 119-21 ISSN: 1300-7475 [Print] Turkey
• PMID: 22548272 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Iodine Radioisotopes

Topics

• Humans
• Hypothyroidism (etiology)
• Iodine Radioisotopes (adverse effects)
• Japan
• Precancerous Conditions (etiology)
• Radioactive Hazard Release
• Thyroid Diseases (etiology)
• Thyroid Neoplasms (etiology)
• Thyroiditis, Autoimmune (etiology)