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ea0016p759 | Thyroid | ECE2008

Some data about the epidemiology of thyroid cancer in Albania

Ylli Agron , Ylli Zamira , Lamcaj Entela , Olldashi Blertina , Shehu Medi , Furreraj Thanas , Husi Gerond , Celiku Edmond , Agolli Medi , Gjata Arben , Titka Vladimir , Nocka Albert , Karaj Agim

Introduction: Aim: the aim of our study was to give some data about the epidemiology of thyroid cancer in our country.Material and methods: We studied patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer during January 1998–October 2007.Results: We studied 179 patient from 13 to 80 years diagnosed with thyroid cancer during January 1998–October 2007. Median age at dignoses was: 46.2±14.7 years. According to the gender: females wer...