The analysis of leiomyomata uteri and uterus using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry.

N Ekinci, M Ingeç

Journal: Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine 2008;66(8):1117-22

PMID: 18291662

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Abstract

The X-ray fluorescence method was used to determine concentrations of the elements present in leiomyomata uteri and uterus. The physical basis of the analytical method used, experimental set-up, procedure of sample preparation, and the results are presented. The equipment used for this study was a Si(Li) detector, a multichannel analyzer, and 55Fe and 241Am radioisotope sources. The energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence technique has been successfully used for the determination of elements present in leiomyomata uteri and uterus.

Address: Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Art, Atatürk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2007.12.009

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MeSH Terms: Calcium, Chlorine, Female, Humans, Indium, Iodine, Leiomyoma, Potassium, Rubidium, Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission, Tin, Uterine Neoplasms, Uterus