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Serum selenium concentration in patients with ulcerative colitis.

P B Mortensen1, K Abildgaard, J Fallingborg

  • 1Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Aalborg Hospital North.

Danish Medical Bulletin
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Serum selenium levels did not differ between ulcerative colitis patients and controls. However, lower selenium concentrations were observed with more extensive ulcerative colitis disease, potentially increasing colon cancer risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Selenium deficiency is linked to various diseases, including colon cancer.
  • Ulcerative colitis patients have a higher incidence of colon carcinoma.
  • Understanding selenium's role in ulcerative colitis is crucial for disease management and cancer prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate serum selenium concentrations in patients with ulcerative colitis.
  • To determine the relationship between serum selenium levels and disease extent, activity, and duration.
  • To explore the potential implications of selenium levels for colon cancer risk in ulcerative colitis.

Main Methods:

  • Serum selenium (S-Se) levels were measured in 20 ulcerative colitis patients and 20 matched controls.

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  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare S-Se levels between groups and correlate them with disease characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant difference in mean S-Se was found between ulcerative colitis patients (0.93 mumol/l) and controls (0.98 mumol/l).
    • A significant inverse correlation was observed between S-Se levels and the extent of ulcerative colitis (p < 0.02).
    • No correlation was found between S-Se and disease activity, duration, sex, age, height, or weight.

    Conclusions:

    • Decreased serum selenium in extensive ulcerative colitis may result from reduced colonic absorption.
    • Lower selenium levels in extensive disease could potentially elevate the risk of developing colon cancer.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the clinical significance of reduced serum selenium in ulcerative colitis.