ea0029p836 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ICEECE2012
Cariati F.
, Negri A.
, Pivonello C.
, Ferro M.
, Sarnataro M.
, Terracciano D.
, Galdiero M.
, Vitale P.
, Altieri V.
, Colao A.
, Pivonello R.
Background: The prostate cancer (CaP) is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers, accounting for about 20% of all newly diagnosed cancers. Subject of recent studies is the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of CaP. Literature data speculated about the role of vitamin D in the progression of Cap. In addition, several studies have shown an association between VDR gene polymorphism FokI and CaP especially in the Asian population.Objective: The aim of t...