Langerhans cell histiocytosis risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of langerhans cell histiocytosis are family history of cancer, solvent exposure in parents, and personal history of thyroid disease.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of langerhans cell histiocytosis are:
- Solvent exposure in parents
- Family history of cancer
- Personal history of thyroid disease
- Family history of thyroid disease
- Perinatal infections
- Parental occupational exposure to
- Metal
- Granite
- Wood dust
- Ethnicity and race
- Low socioeconomic status