Hypopharyngeal carcinoma
Hypopharyngeal carcinoma
Definition
Carcinoma, predominantly squamous cell, arising from the epithelial cells of the hypopharynx.
Also known as carcinoma of hypopharynx, carcinoma of the hypopharynx, hypopharyngeal carcinoma, hypopharynx 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 |
| Laryngopharynx | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Laryngopharynx | 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 |
| Throat | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |