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Aetiology

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Alcohol and smoking are implicated as aetiological factors.

The Plummer-Vinson syndrome is an association between iron deficiency anaemia and post-cricoid carcinoma.

Radiation exposure 20-30 years previously may be responsible in some patients.


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