Are thyroid nodules associated with sex-related hormones? A cross-sectional SPECT-China study
BMJ Open Aug 24, 2017
Chen Y, et al. – The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between thyroid nodules (TNs) and sex–related hormones among men in China. Collected data showed that TNs were highly prevalent among men in China. A lower sex hormone–binding globulin (SHBG) level was significantly associated with TN among men. However, further research work was required to determine the potential role of SHBG in the pathogenesis of the TN.
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