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A 62-year-old patient who previously worked as stoker was admitted to a hospital with complaints about general weakness, abrupt weight loss, hoarse voice, dyspnea, dry cough. Laryngoscopy revealed a tumour in the pharynx that invaded vocal cords and epiglottis. What is the most probable cause of tumour development?

Answer options

  1. Ionizing radiation
  2. Retroviruses
  3. Aromatic amines and amides
  4. Nitrosamines
  5. Polycyclic aromatic carbohydrates
Correct answer

Polycyclic aromatic carbohydrates

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