Warthin's tumor risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
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
Less Common Risk Factors
Less Common Risk Factors
- Other risk factors are:
- Irradiation
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
- Alcohol
- Occupational exposures
- Cell phones
- Family history of salivary gland cancer
- Diet
References
References
- ↑ 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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