Head and Neck Neoplasm

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. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Head and Neck Finding

Symptoms, physical examination results, and/or laboratory test results related to the head and neck.

Head and Neck Disorder

A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck region. This category includes inflammatory disorders,…

Head and Neck Carcinoma

A carcinoma that arises from the head and neck region. Representative examples include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell…

Head and Neck Cancer TNM Finding v7

A finding about one or more characteristics of head and neck cancer, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v7 classification…

Head and Neck Cancer TNM Finding v6

A finding about one or more characteristics of head and neck cancer, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v6 classification…