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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]

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of Warthin's tumor is smoking. Other risk factors include irradiation, Epstein-Barr virus, and alcohol.

Common Risk Factors

• The most potent risk factor in the development of Warthin's tumor is smoking.

Less Common Risk Factors

• Other risk factors are:

• Irradiation
• Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
• Alcohol
• Occupational exposures
• Cell phones
• Family history of salivary gland cancer
• Diet

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