Oligoastrocytoma risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of oligoastrocytoma include family history of brain tumors, ionizing radiation, allergic diseases, and diet.[1]
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of oligoastrocytoma include:[1][2]
- Family history of brain tumors
- Ionizing radiation
- Allergic diseases
- Diet (non-cured meat, egg, grain, and citrus fruit)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 McCarthy BJ, Rankin KM, Aldape K, Bondy ML, Brännström T, Broholm H; et al. (2011). "Risk factors for oligodendroglial tumors: a pooled international study". Neuro Oncol. 13 (2): 242–50. doi:10.1093/neuonc/noq173. PMC 3064625. PMID 21149253.
- ↑ Terry MB, Howe G, Pogoda JM, Zhang FF, Ahlbom A, Choi W; et al. (2009). "An international case-control study of adult diet and brain tumor risk: a histology-specific analysis by food group". Ann Epidemiol. 19 (3): 161–71. doi:10.1016/j.annepidem.2008.12.010. PMC 3832293. PMID 19216998.