Comparison of Toxic Element Cadmium Levels in Female Patients with ‎Benign and ‎‎‎Malignant Uterine Tumors‎ by Flame Atomic Absorption ‎Spectrometry .

Authors

Hiba Ghmeedh Adhab, Dep. of Physics, Faculty of Education for Girls, University of Kufa, Najaf 54001, IraqFollow
Liwaa Hussein Mahdi, Dep. of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Najaf 54001, Iraq
Eman M. Al-Hilo, Dep. of Physics, Faculty of Education for Girls, University of Kufa, Najaf 54001, Iraq

Abstract

Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal known to be associated with various health issues, including cancer. Elevated blood cadmium levels can be a concern and may require medical evaluation and intervention. Some studies describing the etiology of cancer have focused on heavy metals, however, there is little information available for uterine cancer. This study assessed the levels of cadmium in the serum of 60 women with benign and malignant uterine tumors. Blood samples were obtained and analyzed using FAAS spectrometry in Najaf City, Iraq. Serum cadmium levels exhibited higher concentration in patients with malignant uterine tumors than those with benign tumors, (20.48 ± 14.66; 9.74 ± 5.81) respectively. A statistically significant correlation (P꞊0.000, P < 0.05) was observed between the average concentrations of benign and malignant tumors for Cd element, this study also noticed an increase in cadmium concentrations whenever the number of studied cases increased with age. This research's ability to contribute to a better understanding of cadmium concentrations in blood serum for patients with uterine tumors would indirectly contribute to improving women's health and preventing the effect of cadmium exposure from an early age.

Recommended Citation

Adhab, Hiba Ghmeedh; Mahdi, Liwaa Hussein; and Al-Hilo, Eman M. (2024) "Comparison of Toxic Element Cadmium Levels in Female Patients with ‎Benign and ‎‎‎Malignant Uterine Tumors‎ by Flame Atomic Absorption ‎Spectrometry .," Maaen Journal for Medical Sciences: Vol. 3 : Iss. 4 , Article 8.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.55810/2789-9136.1064

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