Alteration in pre-operative and post-operative lipid profile – in carcinoma breast

Abstract

Background: There is no single etiological factor or risk factor for carcinoma breast, it has been shown to have multiple risk factors. One such risk factor that is being widely accepted is that poor living conditions is associated with carcinoma cervix while carcinoma breast is seen more commonly in societies with better living conditions. In our study we wish to study the correlation between lipid profile and carcinoma breast. Methods: This was an observational prospective correlational study. Fasting lipid profile, after 12 hours of (fasting 9pm to 9am) was done on the day after admission and on the 7th postoperative day. Result:The change in the pre and post operative lipid profile was not statistically significant for any of the lipid profile parameters. Conclusion: In our study we did not find any statistically significant Change in the lipid parameters pre and post operatively, thus showing that the removal of the primary tumor does have any effect on the lipid profile.