Chronic arsenic poisoning Causes | MCQs for AIPGMEE

Chronic arsenic poisoning can cause 

A. Malignant melanoma
B. Basal cell carcinoma 
C. Mesothelioma 
D. Squamous cell carcinoma

Ans. D.  Squamous cell carcinoma

Arsenic and arsenic compounds cause:

1. Lung cancer

2. Skin cancer squamous cell carcinoma. 

3. Haemongiosarcoma

Predisposing factors for squamous cell carcinoma

1. Industrial carcinogens Tons and oils. 

2. Chronic ulcer und draining osteomyelltis

3. Old bum scar

4. Ingestion of arsenicals

S. ionizing radiation

6.. Tobacco and betel nut chewing

7. Most common exogenous cause in exposure to UV light