Two fatal cases of woodworkers' adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavity are described. They fall into the category of prescribed diseases which is related to insurable employment involving the manufacture of wood furniture. Such unusual work-related carcinoma must be the subject of a coroner's inquiry.
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