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What can cause a brain tumor in humans?
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Etiology of tumors: Exposure to Radiation is the only definite risk factor for all types of brain tumors ( meningiomas and gliomas) History of previous cancers during childhood ( leukemias, lymphomas) Genetic conditions such Neurofibromatosis type 1 and 2 Tuberous sclerosis, Li Fraumeni, Von hippel Lindau,Turcot ,Turner and Grolin Syndromes AIDS power lines, cell phones , hair dye and smoking not proven as causes.
Answered 11/29/2014
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