Head and neck neoplasm

Definition

A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck region. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma and nasal cavity papilloma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and salivary gland carcinoma.

Also known as craniocervical region neoplasm, craniocervical region neoplasm (disease), craniocervical region tumor, craniocervical region tumour, head and neck neoplasm, head and neck neoplasm (excluding central nervous system), head and neck tumor, head and neck tumour, neoplasm of craniocervical region, neoplasm of head and neck, neoplasm of the head and neck, tumor of craniocervical region, tumor of head and neck, tumor of the head and neck, tumour of craniocervical region, tumour of head and neck, tumour of the head and neck — per MONDO

Also identified as

• ICD9 239.89 per MONDO
• NCIT C3077 per MONDO
• SCTID 255055008 per MONDO
• UMLS C0018671 per MONDO

Affected Organs