This is a multicenter retrospective observational study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of osteo-metabolic complications in patients with thyroid cancer.
Approximately 150-200 outpatients evaluated in the Endocrinology Unit of the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital and the Nuclear Medicine Unit of the Spedali Civili of Brescia will be included in the study. During the follow-up visits, patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be offered inclusion in the study. After signing the informed consent, the patient's anamnestic and clinical (biochemical, radiological, anamnestic) data will be retrospectively collected in an electronic database. Sensitive data will be anonymized.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
82
Biochemical, clinical and radiological data performed for clinical practice will be retrospectively collected. Osteoporosis and vertebral fractures will be diagnosed through DXA scan and vertebral morphometry.
Andrea Giustina
Milan, Italy
RECRUITINGTo estimate the incidence and prevalence of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
To estimate the incidence and prevalence of osteoporosis and vertebral fractures detected through DXA scan and vertebral morphometry. The effects on bone complications of the patients' clinical and biochemical characteristics will be investigated.
Time frame: 1 year
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