Mesh term Head and Neck Neoplasms
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Description
Soft tissue tumors or cancer arising from the mucosal surfaces of the LIP; oral cavity; PHARYNX; LARYNX; and cervical esophagus. Other sites included are the NOSE and PARANASAL SINUSES; SALIVARY GLANDS; THYROID GLAND and PARATHYROID GLANDS; and MELANOMA and non-melanoma skin cancers of the head and neck. (from Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 4th ed, p1651)Browse to child terms:
Esophageal Neoplasms
Facial Neoplasms
Mouth Neoplasms
Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms
Parathyroid Neoplasms
Thyroid Neoplasms
Tracheal Neoplasms
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