The Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Fibrocystic
Breast Disorder
Sheida Shabanian,
Aliyeh Rozbeh,
Belgheis Mohammadi
et al.
Abstract:Background:
The role of deficiency of vitamin D in a wide range of human cancer, including breast cancer, has been proven, but its role in benign breast diseases remains unknown. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with fibrocystic breast (FB) disease.
Methods:
First, the hospital prevalence of fibrocystic breast was determined by a cross-sectional study. Then, patients were divided into two groups by a case-control study; women with confirmed fibrocystic breasts … Show more
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