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Our 4 y/o son had DNET removed (90-95%). Do you have any data, insight, etc., in terms of genetic / hereditary incidence for siblings or across generations? Thank you.

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Alex Simon | @alexsimon | Jun 9, 2015

In regards to a sporadic DNET, there is no evidence to support a genetic abnormality that can be seen across generations. There are tumor disorders such as neurofibromatosis 1 and 2, that can be seen across generations, but other tumor types are common, such as pilocytic astrocytomas, acoustic neuromas, etc.

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