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[Cancer and diabetes mellitus based on autopsy data].

A K Ageev

    Voprosy Onkologii
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Diabetes mellitus incidence is lower in cancer patients over 54. Pancreatic A-cells and B-cells ratios, influenced by cancer and age, affect diabetes development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Context:

    • Investigates the relationship between cancer, aging, and diabetes mellitus.
    • Analyzes clinico-anatomical data from 3436 autopsies, including 1091 cancer cases.
    • Examines pancreatic islet cell levels (A-cells and B-cells) in 148 autopsied cases.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the incidence of diabetes mellitus in relation to various cancers.
    • To study the role of pancreatic A-cells and B-cells in diabetes development among cancer patients and non-tumor cases.
    • To explore factors like cachexia and adrenal cortex tumors influencing diabetes manifestations.

    Summary:

    • Diabetes mellitus incidence was significantly lower (4.15%) in cancer patients over 54 compared to non-tumor cases (13.73%).
    • Pancreatic A-cell levels exceeded B-cell levels in both groups, a factor often linked to diabetes development.
    • Age-linked changes in A/B-cell ratios and factors like cachexia and corticosteroid production impact diabetes in cancer patients.

    Impact:

    • Provides insights into the complex interplay between cancer, aging, and glucose metabolism.
    • Highlights the need to consider cancer-specific factors when managing diabetes.
    • Contributes to understanding the etiological factors of diabetes mellitus in diverse patient populations.

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