Abstract
Exposure to ionising radiations during childhood increases the risk of thyroid cancer. Similar risk factors have been found after external radiation exposure or internal contamination with radioactive iodine isotopes. In case of contamination with radioiodines, administration of potassium iodide can prevent thyroid irradiation.
Translated title of the contribution | Thyroid cancer following exposure to ionising radiation |
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Original language | French |
Pages (from-to) | 394-399 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Cancer/Radiotherapie |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |