Objective: To evaluate the impact of occupational radiation exposure on thyroid function among healthcare workers exposed to radioactive iodine-131 and X-rays.
Method: A retrospective study of 101 participants divided into three groups: nuclear medicine workers (radioactive iodine-131 exposure), radiology workers (X-ray exposure), and controls. Thyroid hormone levels and ultrasonography results were analyzed. The mean duration of occupational exposure was approximately 10 years.
Results: Nuclear medicine workers showed elevated TSH levels (30% with subclinical hypothyroidism), while radiology workers exhibited reduced thyroid volume. Controls demonstrated no thyroid dysfunction.
Conclusion: Occupational radiation exposure, especially to iodine-131, poses significant risks to thyroid health, underscoring the need for stringent radiation safety and regular monitoring.
Keywords: Radiation exposure, thyroid function, nuclear medicine, hypothyroidism, X-rays.
Radiation exposure thyroid function nuclear medicine hypothyroidism X-rays.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri, Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi, Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer) |
Bölüm | Araştırma Makaleleri |
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Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 18 Haziran 2025 |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 17 Ocak 2025 |
Kabul Tarihi | 14 Mayıs 2025 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: Erken Çevrimiçi Yayınlar |