The Association of Thyroid Nodules with Metabolic Status: A Cross-Sectional SPECT-China Study.

Yi ChenChunfang ZhuYingchao ChenNingjian WangQin LiBing HanLi ZhaoChi ChenHualing ZhaiYing-Li Lu

Published in: International journal of endocrinology (2018)

The status of metabolic disorders might be associated with higher risks of TN in both genders. In women, obesity, central obesity, and NAFLD might contribute to the development of a taller-than-wide nodule. The potential role of metabolic status in the pathogenesis of the thyroid nodule and thyroid cancer remains to be elucidated.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
polycystic ovary syndrome
human health
adipose tissue
physical activity
risk assessment
pet ct