HEAD NECK
ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE
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Question
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Which of the following is not a risk factor of oral cavity ca?
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Alcohol
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Fanconi anemia
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Lynch syndrome
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Li-Fraumeni syndrome
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Men with Lynch syndrome have a 60% to 80% lifetime risk of developing colon cancer. Women have a 40% to 60% lifetime risk of developing colon cancer, as well as a 40% to 60% chance of developing endometrial cancer. The risk of developing cancers of the small bowel, urethra and ovary are each between 5% and 10%.
Detailed explanation-2: -We don’t know what causes all mouth or oropharyngeal cancers. But there are some factors that can increase your risk of developing it. These include smoking, drinking alcohol, and HPV infection. Mouth (oral cavity) cancer can start in different parts of the mouth, including the lips, gums or soft sides of the mouth.
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