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Warthin's tumor risk factors

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of Warthin’s tumor is smoking. Other risk factors include irradiation, Epstein-Barr virus, and alcohol.

Common Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

  • The most potent risk factor in the development of Warthin’s tumor is smoking.[1]
Less Common Risk Factors

Less Common Risk Factors

  • Other risk factors are:
References

References

  1. ↑ Risk factor for salivary gland cancer. Canadian cancer society (2015). http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/salivary-gland/risks/?region=bc Accessed on December 14, 2015


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