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Common risk factors in the development of astrocytoma are prior exposure to [[radiation therapy]] to the [[brain]] and congenital | Common risk factors in the development of astrocytoma are prior exposure to [[radiation therapy]] to the [[brain]] and [[congenital disease]]s. <ref name=National cancer institute>{{cite web | title = NCI| url = http://www.cancer.gov/types/brain/patient/child-astrocytoma-treament-pdq }}</ref> | ||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
* Possible risk factor for astrocytoma includes the following. | * Possible risk factor for astrocytoma includes the following. | ||
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Overview
Common risk factors in the development of astrocytoma are prior exposure to radiation therapy to the brain and congenital diseases. Invalid parameter in <ref> tag
Risk Factors
- Possible risk factor for astrocytoma includes the following.
- Past radiation therapy to the brain
- Genetic predisposition
- Congenital conditions
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Autosomal dominant conditions
- Autosomal recessive conditions