Correlation Analysis of Breast and Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Study

Chen, Jingtai; Hou, Lingmi; Tang, Yunhui; Qian, Shuangqiang; Pu, Hong-yu; Tang, Juan; Yanchun, Gao

doi:10.2147/ijgm.s314611

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“…The high correlation between breast ultrasonography and thyroid cancer screening may also be due to the anatomical location and characteristics of the ultrasound examination. The breast and thyroid are anatomically located close to each other, and linear probes are commonly used for breast and thyroid ultrasound, making it easy to examine these organs together [ 26 ]. In contrast, given the use of a convex probe for abdominal or liver ultrasonography and the fact that the neck is not exposed, it is cumbersome to replace the probe and expose the neck to examine the thyroid gland [ 27 ].…”

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Role of breast cancer screening in the overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer: results from a cross-sectional nationwide survey

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Background South Korea has the highest incidence of thyroid cancer worldwide, raising questions regarding the possibility of overdiagnosis. Examining the factors affecting thyroid cancer screening is crucial in elucidating the reasons for this unusually high incidence of thyroid cancer. Therefore, in the present study, we investigated the association between breast cancer screening and thyroid cancer screening to determine the potential role of breast cancer screening in the overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer in South Korea. Methods We analyzed the data of women aged > 30 years who were enrolled in the 2014 Korean National Cancer Screening Survey. Self-reported breast cancer screening behavior was categorized as follows: no screening, mammography only, ultrasonography only, and both ultrasonography and mammography. Thyroid cancer screening behavior was categorized as follows: those who had or had not undergone ultrasonography screening. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the associations between breast and thyroid cancer screening behaviors. Results Of the 2270 participants, a total of 569 (25.1%) were screened for thyroid cancer. Those who underwent only mammography, only ultrasonography, or both mammography and ultrasonography were more likely to be screened for thyroid cancer than those who did not undergo breast cancer screening (odds ratio [OR]: 1.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.06–2.04; OR 2.71, 95% CI 1.83–4.02; OR 2.75, 95% CI 1.99–3.80, respectively). Conclusions Our findings indicate that thyroid cancer screening in Korea is likely to be performed on an opportunistic basis. Therefore, a nationwide public health and medical initiative is needed to curb the unnecessary use of thyroid screening in the asymptomatic general population.

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Role of breast cancer screening in the overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer: results from a cross-sectional nationwide survey

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“…A recent Chinese study of 12,538 women undergoing simultaneous US breast and thyroid examination showed a bidirectional relationship between breast mass (BM) and TN, meaning that women with BM are at increased risk for TN and vice versa. Furthermore, thyroid hormone, in addition to being correlated with the onset of TN, also influences the development of BM [ 16 ].…”

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Development of Histologically Verified Thyroid Diseases in Women Operated for Breast Cancer: A Review of the Literature and a Case Series

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Sindoni

Sun

et al. 2022

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Background: The possible relationships between breast and thyroid diseases have been reported in the literature. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the occurrence of histologically verified thyroid pathologies in women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and, after mastectomy/quadrantectomy complemented by oncological treatment, were thyroidectomized based on their periodic thyroid evaluation. Patients and Methods: Our series consist of 31 women with a mean age of 62.9 ± 10.9 years (range, 45–81) treated for breast cancer (18 right-sided, 11 left-sided, and 2 bilateral), of whom 29 were thyroidectomized, since two women who developed Graves’ disease refused thyroidectomy. These 31 women belong to a cohort of 889 women who referred to the Breast Surgery Unit of our university hospital during the period January 2010 through December 2020. Results: The mean time interval between breast cancer and thyroid pathologies was 48.1 ± 23.4 months (range, 12–95). The final diagnosis at histopathology was infiltrating ductal breast carcinoma in 26 women (with 2/26 patients having bilateral carcinoma) and infiltrating lobular breast carcinoma in the other 5 women. Ten of the twenty-nine thyroidectomized women (34.5%) had a thyroid malignancy on histology: five papillary carcinomas, three papillary micro-carcinomas and two follicular carcinomas. Two of the five women with papillary carcinoma also had histological evidence of chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis/Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which was also detected in another five women with benign thyroid diseases. Conclusions: We suggest that breast cancer survivors should be made aware of the possible increased risk of thyroid pathologies (including thyroid malignancy) so that they can undergo screening and follow-up.

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“…Thyroid nodules are highly prevalent among the general population as a result of the rising detection rate of tiny and asymptomatic thyroid nodules by various imaging techniques (keh et al, 2015;Sreekumar et al, 2020). The prevalence of TN previously stated 50% when the nodules were detected by ultrasound and/or other radiologic techniques (Chen et al, 2013(Chen et al, , 2021.…”

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Prevalence of Solitary Thyroid Nodule in Patients Admitted in Hospital of Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan

Khan¹,

Khan²,

Shehzad³

et al. 2022

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Solitary nodules are a typical thyroid disease appearance. Solitary thyroid nodules are little swellings that are ordinarily impalpable glands. Solitary thyroid nodules are typically benign. With a mean age of 35 years, ladies are more likely than males to develop cancer (10–20%). An endocrine gland called the thyroid is located in the lower front and sides of the neck. Its primary purpose is to regulate basal metabolic rate. It also promotes somatic and psychic growth and is crucial for calcium metabolism. The identification, examination, and treatment of thyroid nodules can be difficult. These lumps frequently develop near the thyroid gland's border and are enormous in size, causing them to feel or seem like a lump in front of the neck. A multitude of variables, including age, sex, food, iodine deficiency, and even therapeutic and ambient radiation exposure, affect the occurrence of these nodules in a given population. This study was conducted in hospital of Dera Ismail Khan, KPK,Pakistan to determine the prevalence of solitary thyroid nodules in patinets admitted in the hospital. The results indicates that females between the ages of 26 and 30 are more likely to have thyroid nodules. Swelling at the front of the lower neck is the most frequent presenting ailment. The majority of patients presented between 6 months and 3 years after the edoema first appeared. The sensitivity and specificity of FNAC in the current investigation were 92% and 98%, respectively, while sensitivity and specificity of USG were 70 and 90%, respectively. Histopathology verified all malignant tumours on FNAC, demonstrating its superiority. USG and FNAC aids in proper management planning as a result, preventing the need for additional surgery. Keywords: Solitary thyroid nodule; Thyroid neoplasm; Neck swelling; Body mass index; Pakistan

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Correlation Analysis of Breast and Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 38 publications

Role of breast cancer screening in the overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer: results from a cross-sectional nationwide survey

Role of breast cancer screening in the overdiagnosis of thyroid cancer: results from a cross-sectional nationwide survey

Development of Histologically Verified Thyroid Diseases in Women Operated for Breast Cancer: A Review of the Literature and a Case Series

Prevalence of Solitary Thyroid Nodule in Patients Admitted in Hospital of Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan

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