The Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Is Similar between Thyroid Nodule and Thyroid Cancer Patients. (23rd August 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Laney, Nathan; Meza, Jane; Lyden, Elizabeth; Erickson, Judi; Treude, Kelly; Goldner, Whitney
• Other Names: Tangpricha Vin Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of endocrinology. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2009-08-23
• Subjects: Endocrinology -- Periodicals; Endocrinology; Endocrinology -- Periodicals; Endocrine System Diseases -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.4
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/805716
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-8337

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction . There are reported associations between vitamin D deficiency and breast, prostate, and colon cancer, but the relationship in thyroid cancer has not been evaluated. Methods . We evaluated serum calcium, creatinine, albumin, and 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH-D) in 42 thyroid nodule, 45 thyroid cancer in remission, and 24 active thyroid cancer patients. Results . 25-OH-D was not different between groups. The percent with 25-OH-D levels< 75 nmol/L was not significantly different between groups and was not affected by season of measurement, age, or cancer stage. Multivariate regression showed a BMI of≥ 30 kg/m 2 to be the only significant predictor of vitamin D deficiency. Conclusions . Rates of vitamin D deficiency are similar in thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, although higher than the general population. This is different than previous studies for other cancers, which show higher rates of vitamin D deficiency. BMI was the only predictor of vitamin D deficiency.