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Characteristics of patients selected for the evaluation of serum vitamin D concentration.
| Pterygium (n=41) | Healthy subjects (n=47) | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (±SD) | 58.34 (±15.09) | 43.74 (±11.74) | |
| Age range (yrs) | 28-82 | 25-66 | |
| Sex (%) | |||
| Male | 30(73) | 13(28) | |
| Female | 11(27) | 34(72) | |
| Location of the lesion (M/F) | |||
| Nasal side | 28 (19/9) | ||
| Temporal side | 13 (11/2) | ||
| Serum 25(OH)D | |||
| Mean ± SD (ng/mL) | 19.47±7.37 | 18.22±8.01 | >0.05 |
*Student’s t-test.
