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Cancer risk in children and young adults born preterm: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Katryn Paquette
  • Hallie Coltin
  • Ariane Boivin
  • Devendra Amre
  • Anne-Monique Nuyt
  • Thuy Mai Luu

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Introduction: Risk of developing a malignancy when born premature is unknown. We hypothesised that risk of certain cancers might be increased in youth born preterm versus term. We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the incidence of malignancy in the context of preterm birth, according to various cancer types. Methods: The study was designed per MOOSE and PRISMA guidelines. Articles were identified through November 2015. Observational studies exploring the association between childhood malignancy and birth characteristics were included. Of the 1658 records identified, 109 full text articles were evaluated for eligibility. Random effects meta-analyses were conducted on 10/26 studies retained; 95% confidence intervals were computed and adjusted following sensitivity analysis. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots, Begg’s and Egger’s tests. Results: No differences in risk of primary central nervous system tumor [OR 1.05; 95% CI 0.93–1.17, 5 studies, 580 cases] and neuroblastoma [OR 1.09; 95% CI 0.90–1.32, 5 studies, 211 cases] were observed in individuals born

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  • Katryn Paquette & Hallie Coltin & Ariane Boivin & Devendra Amre & Anne-Monique Nuyt & Thuy Mai Luu, 2019. "Cancer risk in children and young adults born preterm: A systematic review and meta-analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(1), pages 1-15, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0210366
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0210366
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    1. Katriina Heikkilä & Anna Pulakka & Johanna Metsälä & Suvi Alenius & Petteri Hovi & Mika Gissler & Sven Sandin & Eero Kajantie, 2021. "Preterm birth and the risk of chronic disease multimorbidity in adolescence and early adulthood: A population-based cohort study," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 16(12), pages 1-15, December.

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