Serum magnesium levels in patients with head and neck cancer.
Serum magnesium levels have been estimated in 25 patients with head and neck cancer. The results have been compared with a group of 25 healthy controls. In cancer patients the mean value was significantly reduced when compared with the control group. A progressive, and significant, increase in serum magnesium concentration was observed following radiotherapy.
Department of Ear-Nose-Throat, Medical College, Rohtak, India.
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Kohli
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Bhargava
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Goel
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Yadav
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Saini
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Singh
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Lal
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000097:blood* / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging
D008274:Magnesium