Abstract 5039: Medical radiation exposure and risk of retinoblastoma: A report from the Children’s Oncology Group

Volume: 79, Pages: 5039 - 5039
Published: Jul 1, 2019
Abstract
Retinoblastoma, which results from mutations in the RB1 gene, is the most common intraocular malignancy in childhood. Approximately 10% of cases are familial, and the remaining cases (both bilateral and unilateral) are considered sporadic. Although little is known about the causes of sporadic cases, there is some evidence that parental exposure to medical radiation is associated with sporadic bilateral retinoblastoma in offspring. These...
Paper Details
Title
Abstract 5039: Medical radiation exposure and risk of retinoblastoma: A report from the Children’s Oncology Group
Published Date
Jul 1, 2019
Volume
79
Pages
5039 - 5039
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