Contribution to the discussion about connection between mammary and thyroid gland diseases

Czech version

Authors: M. Bičíková; N. Kaňová
Authors‘ workplace: Endokrinologický ústav, Praha, ředitel doc. MUDr. Vojtěch Hainer, CSc.
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2006; 52(10): 983-984
Category: Short Communication

Overview

The authors use results from their own study on 150 peri–menopausal women controlled preventively for the breast and thyroid status. They discuss possible common factors playing role in breast and thyroid glands diseases.

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