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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
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