Chronic abuse of alcohol and tobacco are associated with ____, which can present with lymphadenopathy of the head and neck
A. Lymphoma
B. Squamous cell carcinoma
C. Leukemia
D. Thyroid cancer
ANS: B
The most common malignancies of the head and neck are squamous cell carcinomas of the larynx, palatine tonsil, and hypopharynx. More than 80% of patients with these cancers have a history of tobacco and/or EtOH use or abuse.
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