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 |