Thyroid Nodules and Obesity

A widely discussed topic in the pathophysiology of thyroid nodules is the role of obesity, a state that leads to increased systemic inflammatory markers. Leptin plays a vital role in forming thyroid nodules and cancer through several mechanisms. Together with chronic inflammation, there is an augmen...

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Main Authors: Elpida Demetriou, Maria Fokou, Savvas Frangos, Panagiotis Papageorgis, Panayiotis A. Economides, Aliki Economides
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/6/1292