Carcinoma of the Larynx Is Almost Always Seen in Patients

question 28

Multiple Choice

Carcinoma of the larynx is almost always seen in patients with a history of

• A) smoking and chronic alcohol consumption.
• B) obesity and CHF.
• C) cancer of the lung.
• D) A and C

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