Head and neck carcinoma

Head and neck carcinoma

Definition

A carcinoma that arises from the head and neck region. Representative examples include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and salivary gland carcinoma.

Also known as carcinoma of craniocervical region, carcinoma of head and neck, carcinoma of neck, carcinoma of the head and neck, craniocervical region carcinoma, head and neck carcinoma, neck carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0