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Esophageal Cancer : Causes

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Causes could include:
  • No known cause

Causes Overview Articles

Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is relatively uncommon in the United States, and occurs most often in men over 50 years old. It affects less than 5 in 100,000 people.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 22, 2008
Esophageal Cancer
The exact cause of esophageal cancer is unknown, although many investigators believe that chronic irritation of the esophagus is a major culprit. Most of the identified risk factors represent a form of chronic irritation.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
The exact cause of esophageal cancer is unknown, although many investigators believe that chronic irritation of the esophagus is a major culprit. Most of the identified risk factors represent a form of chronic irritation.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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