Study of Fingerprint Patterns in Breast Cancer Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Chintamani, Khandelwal Rohan, Mittal Aliza, Saijanani Sai, Tuteja Amita, Bansal Anju, Bhatnagar Dinesh, Saxena Sunita
Primary Institution: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India
Hypothesis
Can dermatoglyphic traits be associated with breast cancer risk?
Conclusion
Dermatoglyphic patterns may serve as a useful screening tool for breast cancer in high-risk populations.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients with six or more whorls in their fingerprints were more likely to have breast cancer.
- The mean ridge count was significantly lower in breast cancer patients compared to controls.
- The study suggests that dermatoglyphic patterns could be a non-invasive marker for breast cancer risk.
Takeaway
This study looked at fingerprints of breast cancer patients and found that certain patterns might help identify people at risk for the disease.
Methodology
The study analyzed digital dermatoglyphic patterns of 60 breast cancer patients and 60 age-matched controls.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the specific ethnic group studied.
Limitations
The study is preliminary and may not be generalizable to all populations.
Participant Demographics
60 breast cancer patients and 60 age-matched controls, all from North India.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.03
Confidence Interval
CI – 1.59
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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