Simple Summary Epidemiological observations indicate that the incidence of thyroid cancer
is increased in volcanic areas. Indeed, in the volcanic area of Sicily, where residents are …

We are witnessing a rapid worldwide increase in the incidence of papillary thyroid
carcinoma (PTC) in the last thirty years. Extensive implementation of cancer screening and …

Thyroid nodules are very common all over the world, and China is no exception. Ultrasound
plays an important role in determining the risk stratification of thyroid nodules, which is …

The role of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as thyroid carcinogens is
unclear. Therefore, we intended to identify associations between each PFAS congener and …

Background: Thyroid cancer (TC) incidence rates have been increasing in many countries,
predominantly due to overdiagnosis. It is, however, not yet clear whether a true increase in …

Abstract Aims In Italy, incidence rates of thyroid cancer (TC) are among the highest
worldwide with substantial intracountry heterogeneity. The aim of the study was to examine …

BACKGROUND Small tumor diagnostic tools including ultrasound‐guided fine needle
aspiration (FNA) and computed tomography (CT) could be causing rising and …

Background Age at menarche (AAM) has shown different trends in women from different
ethnic and economic regions in recent decades. Data on AAM among multiethnic women …

Background: Follicular-patterned thyroid nodules predominantly composed of
macrofollicular structures without nuclear atypia are generally regarded as benign (ie …

Abstract Background and Aim: Invasion and metastasis are critical events in papillary thyroid
carcinoma (PTC) progression. Protein markers specific to this process may avoid over …