Which of the following medical conditions is associated with an increased risk of malignancy? A) Dye industry exposure B) Asbestos exposure C) Hashimoto’s thyroiditis D) Cirrhosis Which of the following medical conditions is associated with an increased risk of malignancy? A) Dye industry exposure B) Asbestos exposure C) Hashimoto’s thyroiditis D) Cirrhosis
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which medical conditions listed are linked to a higher risk of developing cancer. The user needs to assess each option for its association with malignancy.
Answer
Asbestos exposure.
The final answer is Asbestos exposure.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Asbestos exposure.
More Information
Asbestos exposure is associated with an increased risk of developing malignant diseases, particularly those affecting the pleura and lungs.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is linked with a high risk of malignancy, but it primarily increases the risk slightly for thyroid lymphoma, not a broad range like asbestos exposure.
Sources
- Environmental Pathology - PMC - PubMed Central - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario | Evidence Summary - cancercareontario.ca
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