Rhabdomyosarcoma most commonly affects children, particularly those younger than 10 years old.
Risk Factors for Rhabdomyosarcoma
While the exact cause of rhabdomyosarcoma is often unknown, certain factors can increase a person's risk.
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Age: As stated previously, children under the age of 10 are at the highest risk.
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Inherited Syndromes: In rare instances, rhabdomyosarcoma can be linked to inherited genetic syndromes passed down from parents to their children. These syndromes include:
- Neurofibromatosis 1
- Noonan syndrome
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Costello syndrome
