Kharb Simmi, Sandhu Ravindra, Kundu Zile Singh
Department of Biochemistry, Pt.BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, India.
Department of Orthopedics, Pt.BDS PGIMS, Rohtak, India.
South Asian J Cancer. 2012 Oct;1(2):76-7. doi: 10.4103/2278-330X.103717.
Osteosarcoma is a rare malignant bone tumor, commonly occurring in the age group of 10 to 24 years. Recent reports have indicated that there is a link between fluoride exposure and osteosarcoma.
The present study was planned to analyze serum levels of fluoride in patients of osteosarcoma and fluoride content of their drinking water.
The present study was carried out comparing 10 patients of osteosarcoma and 10 healthy volunteers (who served as controls).
Serum and drinking water fluoride levels were estimated by ion selective electrode.
The data were computed as mean ± SD and Student's t test was applied.
Both, the serum and drinking water fluoride levels, were significant by higher in patients with osteosarcoma as compared to controls (P > 0.05, P > 0.001, respectively).
These results suggest a link between fluoride exposure and osteosarcoma.
骨肉瘤是一种罕见的恶性骨肿瘤,常见于10至24岁的年龄组。最近的报告表明,氟暴露与骨肉瘤之间存在联系。
本研究旨在分析骨肉瘤患者的血清氟水平及其饮用水中的氟含量。
本研究通过比较10例骨肉瘤患者和10名健康志愿者(作为对照)进行。
采用离子选择电极法测定血清和饮用水中的氟水平。
数据以平均值±标准差计算,并应用学生t检验。
与对照组相比,骨肉瘤患者的血清和饮用水氟水平均显著较高(分别为P>0.05,P>0.001)。
这些结果表明氟暴露与骨肉瘤之间存在联系。