Chimney sweeps' carcinoma
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chimney-sweeps-carcinoma-281-2463361
title:
Chimney sweeps' carcinoma
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Chimney sweeps' cancer, also called soot wart or scrotal cancer, is a squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum. It has the distinction of being the first reported form of occupational cancer, and was initially identified by Percivall Pott in 1775. It was initially noticed as being prevalent amongst chimney sweeps. The disease has also been seen in men exposed to mineral oil and those who worked with coal distillates. This cancer is also referred to as epidermoid carcinoma of the scrotum and epithe
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimney_sweeps%27_carcinoma
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2024-03-29T04:55:38Z
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