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

Overview

There are no established causes for rhabdomyosarcoma. Some of genetic disorders may be related to higher prevalence of rhabdomyosarcoma. Also some environmental factors, maternal history and birth characteristics may increase prevalence of rhabdomyosarcoma.

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References

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