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pharyngeal carcinoma (laryngopharyngeal cancer)

Etiology: - risk factors a) smoking b) GERD Pathology: - acid reflux may cause cancers by inducing chronic inflammation

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pharynx

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head & neck cancer (HNC) pharyngeal neoplasm

References

  1. Langevin SM et al Gastric Reflux Is an Independent Risk Factor for Laryngopharyngeal Carcinoma. Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. PMID: 23703970 http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/early/2013/05/21/1055-9965.EPI-13-0183