Oropharyngeal carcinoma
Oropharyngeal carcinoma
Definition
Carcinoma, predominantly squamous cell, arising from the epithelial cells of the oropharynx.
Also known as carcinoma of oropharynx, carcinoma of the oropharynx, oropharyngeal carcinoma, oropharynx carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chordate pharynx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Chordate pharynx | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Oropharynx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Oropharynx | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Throat | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |