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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gertrude Djouka, M.D.[2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of hypopharyngeal cancer are tobacco use, and abuse of alcohol consumption.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

Common risk factors for the development of hypopharyngeal cancer include[1]:

Less Common Risk Factors

Less common risk factors for development of hypopharangeal cancer include:

References

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  3. Toland, Amanda Ewart; Joo, Young-Hoon; Lee, Youn-Soo; Cho, Kwang-Jae; Park, Jun-Ook; Nam, In-Chul; Kim, Chung-Soo; Kim, Sang-Yeon; Kim, Min-Sik (2013). "Characteristics and Prognostic Implications of High-Risk HPV-Associated Hypopharyngeal Cancers". PLoS ONE. 8 (11): e78718. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0078718. ISSN 1932-6203.
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