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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Suveenkrishna Pothuru, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

The common risk factors in the development of rhabdomyosarcoma are Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Costello syndrome, and Noonan syndrome.

Risk Factors

The risk factors for the development of rhabdomyosarcoma are:

• Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
• Li-Fraumeni syndrome
• Costello syndrome
• Noonan syndrome
• Maternal use of cocaine and marijuana