Mast cell tumor risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Suveenkrishna Pothuru, M.B,B.S. [2]
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of mast cell tumor are age and mutation of C-kit receptor.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- Age
- Infants and children are at high risk to develop mast cell tumor.
- C-kit receptor mutation
- C-kit receptor is a surface protein that binds to stem cell factor which is a chemical entity that fosters the growth of certain types of cells.
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