Risk factors associated with an increased chance of developing malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses (sinonasal) include:
- Age (these tumors usually appear in middle age)
- Male gender
- History of exposure to wood dust
- Occupational exposure to cadmium, nickel, and other minerals
- Exposure to leather tanning or industrial fumes
Risk factors associated with an increased chance of developing
malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses (sinonasal) include: Age
(these tumors usually appear in middle age) Male gender History of
exposure to wood dust Occupational exposure...
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Dr. Satish Govindaraj of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Risk factors associated with an increased chance of developing malignant tumors of the nose and sinuses (sinonasal) include:
