The association between metal element levels and thyroid nodules in oilfield workers: a cross-sectional study

The association between metal element levels and thyroid nodules in oilfield workers: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundMetal elements affect the physiological processes of the thyroid gland and are associated with the formation of thyroid nodules (TNs). This study aimed to investigate the relationship between metal element levels and TNs in oilfield workers and to provide a preliminary scientific basis.Met...

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Main Authors: Xinyue Wen, Feidan Deng, Lichun Qiao, Miaoqian Li, Xining Wang, Hongqiu Li, Huifang He, Yanjun Xie, Zhaoyang Li, Bowei Yang, Jing Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
thyroid nodules
metal elements
iron
copper
oilfield worker
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2025.1590821/full
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