Risk Factors
A risk factor is a characteristic, behavior, or condition that raises the possibility of developing a disease. Here are some of the major risk factors for developing rhabdomyosarcoma:
Inherited Genetic Diseases
Certain inherited genetic diseases such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Recklinghausen disease, Costello syndrome, and Noonan syndrome may increase a child's risk for developing rhabdomyosarcoma.
