Neuroblastoma risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zahir Ali Shaikh, MD[2]

Overview

The risk factors for neuroblastomas diagnosed during infancy include; maternal anemia during pregnancy, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and low 1 minute Apgar score. However, the risk factors for neuroblastoma cases diagnosed at age 1 year or above is not known.

Risk Factors

  • The risk factors for neuroblastoma are not well known. However, following risk risk factors may be associated with neuroblastomas diagnosed during infancy;
    • Maternal anemia during pregnancy
    • Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
    • Low 1 minute Apgar score
  • The risk factors for neuroblastomas diagnosed at age 1 year or above is not known.

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