Mammographic density as a risk factor for breast cancer in a low risk population.

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dc.contributor.authorAttam, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorKaur, Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorSaha, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorBhargava, S Ken_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-28T07:03:45Z
dc.date.available2009-05-28T07:03:45Z
dc.date.issued2008-04-16en_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Mammographic density is a function of abundance of epithelial and connective tissue in breast. It has been identified as an independent risk factor for breast cancer in studies in western populations. We conducted a case control study to evaluate the role of mammographic density as risk factor for the development of breast cancer in Indian patients. Methods: One hundred and one cases of breast cancer and 123 healthy controls were included in the study. Mammographic density of the breast tissue of all controls and the contralateral breast of breast cancer patients was measured using a six category scale by a qualified radiologist. Results: A low prevalence of dense mammographic patterns (16.3% in controls and 26.7% in cases) was seen in the study population. Premenopausal women with breast density of 50% or more had 3.8 times risk of developing breast cancer than women with breast density of Conclusion: High mammographic density patterns are associated with an increased risk for the development of breast cancer in younger women in a low risk population, whereas no such increase in risk is seen in postmenopausal women.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of General Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi, India. dr_navkaur@hotmail.com.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAttam A, Kaur N, Saha S, Bhargava SK. Mammographic density as a risk factor for breast cancer in a low risk population. Indian Journal of Cancer. 2008 Apr-Jun; 45(2): 50-3en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/50800
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.indianjcancer.comen_US
dc.titleMammographic density as a risk factor for breast cancer in a low risk population.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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