Relationship between metabolic syndrome and thyroid nodules and thyroid volume in an adult population

ConclusionsThis study suggested positive relationships between MetS and an increased risk of TN and enlarged TV. Elderly people ( ≥60 years old) with MetS were associated with a higher risk of TN than younger people (<60 years old). The effect of MetS on TN was not significantly affected by gender.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research