Journal of Surgical Oncology 46:17&181 (1991)

Serum Trace Elements and Cu/Zn Ratio in Breast Cancer Patients SANJEEV K. GUPTA,

VIJAY K. SHUKLA, M c h , M A D H O P. VAIDYA, FRCS, SALlL K. ROY, FRCS, AND SAROJ GUPTA, rhu From the Department of Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India MS,

Serum copper, zinc, and the CuiZn ratio were measured in 55 patients with breast disease (20 with benign breast diseases and 35 patients with breast cancer) and 30 controls. The mean serum copper levels were higher in breast cancer than in benign breast diseases (167.3 pgidl vs. 117.6 pgidl) (P

Zn ratio in breast cancer patients.

Serum copper, zinc, and the Cu/Zn ratio were measured in 55 patients with breast disease (20 with benign breast diseases and 35 patients with breast c...
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