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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
Causes of hypopharyngeal cancer include smoking, chewing tobacco, heavy alcohol consumption, and Plummer-Vinson syndrome
Causes
Causes of hypopharyngeal cancer include:[1]
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Smoking |
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Chewing tobacco |
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Heavy alcohol consumption |
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Plummer-Vinson syndrome |
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References
- ↑ Causes of hypopharyngeal cancer. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypopharyngeal_cancer#cite_note-National_Cancer_Institute._General_Information_About_Hypopharyngeal_Cancer-1