Pancoast tumor risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mazia Fatima, MBBS [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of Pancoast tumor include asbestos exposure for prolonged period of time, exposure to gold, nickel, smoking, secondary smoke exposure.

Common risk factors in the development of Pancoast tumor include:^[1]^[2]
- Asbestos exposure for prolonged period of time
- Exposure to gold, nickel
- Smoking
- Secondary smoke exposure

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