Common risk factors in the development of desmoid tumor include personal or family history of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), Gardner syndrome, Turcot syndrome, specific location of APC (adenomatous polyposis coli) gene mutation i.e. 3' of codon 1444, family history of desmoid tumor, estrogen therapy, oral contraceptive pills, pregnancy, history of antecedent surgical or accidental trauma or repeated irradiation at the tumor site, female gender and androgens.
Desmoid tumor risk factors
Salivary gland tumor risk factors
Acoustic neuroma risk factors
Mastoiditis risk factors
Desmoid tumor future or investigational therapies
Adenoiditis risk factors
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