Hairy cell leukemia risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Studies have proposed a number of risk factors for the development of hairy cell leukmeia such as certain chemicals exposure, radiation exposure, and sawdust exposure.[1]
Risk Factors
- Studies have proposed a number of risk factors for the development of hairy cell leukmeia include:[1]
- Chemicals exposure: exposure to either herbicides or diesel may be correlated with an increased risk of hairy cell leukemia.
- Radiation exposure: excessive X ray imaging or prior radiotherapy may be associated with increased risk of hairy cell leukemia.
- Sawdust exposure: occupations that involve exposure to sawdust and wood may be associated with increased risk of hairy cell leukemia development.
- Ethnicity: hairy cell leukemia usually more commonly affects individuals of the Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry males relative to other ethnic groups.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hairy cell leukemia. MAYO CLINIC (2015) http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hairy-cell-leukemia/basics/risk-factors/con-20026432 Accessed on October, 20 2015