[Squamous cell cancer of the larynx after exposure to tar vapor--a case report].
The following case report describes the development of laryngeal cancer of a non-smoker exposed to tar-emissions due to working with asphalt. Additionally, a basal cell carcinoma in the face caused by tar-emission underlines the role of this risk factor in the development of cancer in the head and neck.
Dietz
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Universitäts-HNO-Klinik Heidelberg.
Maier
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D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013638:Tars / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology
D006838:Hydrocarbons; D013638:Tars; C006647:asphalt