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Multiple primary esophageal and concurrent upper aerodigestive tract cancer and the aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 genotype of Japanese alcoholics.
Cancer - 15 May 1996
Yokoyama A, Muramatsu T, Ohmori T, Makuuchi H, Higuchi S, Matsushita S, Yoshino K, Maruyama K, Nakano M, Ishii H
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BACKGROUND: Multiple intraesophageal primary cancer and upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) cancer associated with esophageal cancer are common diseases, especially in heavy drinkers. They are often explained by the concept of field cancerization, which suggests a similar etiology. However, little i...
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