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All of the following are the predisposing factors for squamous carcinoma of esophagus except

A
Achalasia
B
Tylosis palmaris
C
Alcohol
D
GERD
High-Yield Explanation
Risk factors for SCCTobacco and alcohol are strong risk factors for SCC, and they have a synergistic effect on risk. The disease is four times more prevalent in men, and race also appears to be a factorSCC is associated with ceain intrinsic disorders of the esophagus, such as Plummer-Vinson syndrome and achalasia. Other hereditary cancer syndromes associated with esophageal SCC include tylosis and Fanconi anemia. Patients with a history of caustic ingestion are at significantly increased risk for SCC.Risk factors for AdenocarcinomaAdenocarcinoma typically arises in the setting of Barrett&;s esophagus. In addition to GERD, smoking and obesity are risk factors for adenocarcinomaSabiston 20e pg: 1052

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