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There are no known direct causes for Warthin's tumor. | There are no known direct causes for Warthin's tumor. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
* The exact underlying cause of Warthin's tumor is currently unknown. <ref name=" | * The exact underlying cause of Warthin's tumor is currently unknown. <ref name="EllisAuclair2009">{{cite journal|last1=Ellis|first1=Gary L.|last2=Auclair|first2=Paul L.|title=Salivary Glands|year=2009|pages=246–294|doi=10.1016/B978-1-4160-3966-2.00011-4}}</ref> | ||
* Some studies suggest that smoking may be a causative factor in the development of this tumor. | * Some studies suggest that smoking may be a causative factor in the development of this tumor. | ||
* Radiation exposure and autoimmune disorders are considered to be associated with Warthin's tumor. | * Radiation exposure and autoimmune disorders are considered to be associated with Warthin's tumor. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2] Nazia Fuad M.D.
Overview
There are no known direct causes for Warthin's tumor.
Causes
- The exact underlying cause of Warthin's tumor is currently unknown. [1]
- Some studies suggest that smoking may be a causative factor in the development of this tumor.
- Radiation exposure and autoimmune disorders are considered to be associated with Warthin's tumor.
Reference
- ↑ Ellis, Gary L.; Auclair, Paul L. (2009). "Salivary Glands": 246–294. doi:10.1016/B978-1-4160-3966-2.00011-4.