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Patterns of second malignant neoplasms in children.

A T Meadows, G J D'Angio, V Miké

    Cancer
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Children with multiple cancers often develop osteosarcomas or chondrosarcomas as second malignant neoplasms (SMN). Some rare cancer combinations suggest new hereditary cancer syndromes may exist.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Oncology
    • Cancer Genetics
    • Radiation Oncology

    Background:

    • Children can develop multiple primary cancers.
    • Understanding the patterns and risk factors for second malignant neoplasms (SMN) in pediatric cancer survivors is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the characteristics and risk factors of children diagnosed with more than one malignant neoplasm.
    • To identify common cancer types and combinations that may indicate new hereditary cancer syndromes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of medical records from 10 pediatric oncology centers.
    • Analysis of 102 children diagnosed with multiple malignant neoplasms.
    • Categorization of SMN based on association with radiation, genetic disease, or neither.

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    Main Results:

    • Osteosarcomas and chondrosarcomas were the most frequent SMN.
    • Wilms' tumor and retinoblastoma were over-represented as initial cancers, while leukemia and brain tumors were underrepresented.
    • Radiation exposure was associated with 69 SMN, and genetic disorders with 27 SMN.
    • Adult-type tumors appeared at earlier than expected ages.
    • In patients without radiation or known genetic links, specific cancer combinations (e.g., colon carcinoma and glioma) were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The study identified distinct patterns in pediatric multiple cancers, with specific SMN types and associations.
    • Observed cancer combinations in some patients may point towards novel, tissue-specific hereditary cancer syndromes.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm and characterize these potential new syndromes.