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Association of rib anomalies and childhood cancers

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Congenital anomalies have been found more often in children with cancer than in those without. Rib abnormalities (RAs) have been associated with childhood cancer; however, studies have differed in the type of RAs and cancers implicated. METHODS: Rib abnormalities were assessed predominantly by X-ray in a hospital-based case-control study. RESULTS: There was a significant difference in the number of cases vs controls with RAs after controlling for age and sex, specifically for acute myelogenous leukaemia, renal tumours, and hepatoblastoma. CONCLUSION: The results of this study support previous reports that there is an association of rib anomalies with childhood cancer.

Source: British Journal of Cancer

DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2011.366

Authors: H Zierhut, M Murati, T Holm, E Hoggard, L G Spector

Institutions: University of Minnesota, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,190