In:
International Journal of Cancer, Wiley, Vol. 148, No. 9 ( 2021-05), p. 2139-2147
Abstract:
What's new? Although many of the long‐term effects of preterm birth and related treatments have been explored, their association with the risk of malignancy largely remains to be delineated. This nationwide, registry‐based, case‐control design study suggests an association between preterm birth, especially early‐preterm birth, and childhood cancer. The risk of acute myeloid leukemia and solid tumors, especially germ cell tumors and retinoblastoma, was found to be increased. Neonatal therapies and/or perinatal hypoxia also appear to be associated with an increased risk of childhood cancer. Altogether, the findings suggest that the apparent cancer risk should be included in the follow‐up of these children.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-7136
,
1097-0215
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2021
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218257-9
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1474822-8