[Malformation syndromes associated with childhood cancer: an update].

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Biology, genetics and environment of childhood solid tumours set them apart from adult solid tumours. The nature of the progenitor cells from which these tumours arise, and their immature tissue environment, allows childhood solid tumours to develop with fewer defects in cell regulatory processes. Constitutional molecular defects are known to play a role in childhood solid tumours, as shown by the increased...

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