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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> | 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> | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
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