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KMID : 0357520140370040267
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Journal of Radiological Science and Technology
2014 Volume.37 No. 4 p.267 ~ p.272
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Association Between Body Mass Index and Breast Density Using Digital Mammography
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Kim Mi-Young
Kim Hwa-Sun
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Abstract
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It is well known that low body mass index and younger age are associated with high breast density. Mammographic dense breast has been reported both as a cause of false-negative findings on mammography and as an indicator of increased breast cancer risk. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between breast density and body mass index. Furthermore, we considered proper screening method of breast cancer in Korean women. The study was performed on 496 women who underwent health checkup in a university hospital. Age and body mass index were negatively associated with breast density respectively. In postmenopausal women, age and body mass index showed statistically significant association with breast density. Therefore, we should consider sensitive additional method for breast cancer screening especially in younger age and underweight women.
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KEYWORD
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Breast Density, Body Mass Index, Menopausal
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