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Serum VEGF and MMP-9 levels in IDC and breast fibroadenoma patients and healthy adults.
| Group | VEGF (pg/ml) | MMP-9 (ng/ml) |
|---|---|---|
| IDC | 152.76 (<0.025-1044) | 945.09 (63-5112) |
| Preoperative (n=301) | 180.89 (1-926) | 903.92 (115-3495) |
| Postoperative (n=118) | 135.26 (6-676) | 680.36 (67-2348) |
| Fibroadenoma (n=83) | 29.86 (7-84) | 563.59 (135-895) |
| Healthy adults (n=40) | 52.45 (<0.025-215) | 267.33 (19-916) |
VEGF, vascular endothelial growth factor; MMP-9, matrix metalloproteinase-9; IDC, infiltrative ductal carcinoma.
