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Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung

Underlying Cause

Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung Underlying Cause

Smoking is the most common cause for small cell carcinoma of the lung.

Additional causes of small cell carcinoma of the lung include:

Exposure to radiation
Radon exposure

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Adenocarcinoma of the lung
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung

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Last Updated: Jul 10, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung References:

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Lally BE, Urbanic JJ, Blackstock AW, Miller AA, Perry MC. Small cell lung cancer: have we made any progress over the last 25 years? Oncologist. 2007 Sep;12(9):1096-104.