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The major [[risk factors]] for pleomorphic adenoma are prior [[head]] and [[neck]] [[irradiation]], [[Working area|working]] in rubber and [[asbestos]] industries. | The major [[risk factors]] for pleomorphic adenoma are prior [[head]] and [[neck]] [[irradiation]], [[Working area|working]] in rubber and [[asbestos]] industries. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maneesha Nandimandalam, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
The major risk factors for pleomorphic adenoma are prior head and neck irradiation, working in rubber and asbestos industries.
Risk Factors
The risk factors for the development of Pleomorphic adenoma are as follows:
- Prior head and neck irradiation is a risk factor for the development of Pleomorphic adenoma.[1]
- Environmental factors
- Occupations associated with increased risk include:[2][3]
- Rubber products manufacturing
- Asbestos mining
- Plumbing
- Some types of wood working
- Hair dressing
References
- ↑ Gündüz AK, Yeşiltaş YS, Shields CL (September 2018). "Overview of benign and malignant lacrimal gland tumors". Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 29 (5): 458–468. doi:10.1097/ICU.0000000000000515. PMID 30028745.
- ↑ Swanson GM, Burns PB (August 1997). "Cancers of the salivary gland: workplace risks among women and men". Ann Epidemiol. 7 (6): 369–74. PMID 9279445.
- ↑ Horn-Ross PL, Ljung BM, Morrow M (July 1997). "Environmental factors and the risk of salivary gland cancer". Epidemiology. 8 (4): 414–9. PMID 9209856.