247- ENT cancers Flashcards

1
Q

in what tissue are most head and neck cancers? what tissue histology

A

epithelial lining. Squamous cell carcinoma

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what viruses are the biggest players in head and neck cancer? what are the other two risk factors?

A

HPV (main one) and EBV

alcohol and tobacco

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