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ea0029p1823 | Thyroid cancer | ICEECE2012

The role of serum levels of selenium, superoxide dismutase, catalase and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances in the association between Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and papillary thyroid cancer

Kilicli F. , Dokmetas H. , Tutar Y. , Acibucu F.

Introduction: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can be accompanied by thyroid cancer. It is reported that there is an association between selenium deficiency and thyroid cancer. In addition, it is known that chronic inflammation is another causal factor in the etiology of cancer.In this study, we aimed to determine whether selenium or oxidative stress is a modifying factor for the association between Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and cancer.<p class="abste...