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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. neoplasms
  5. head and neck neoplasms
  6. head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. neoplasms
  5. head and neck neoplasms
  6. head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. neoplasms
  5. head and neck neoplasms
  6. head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. neoplasms
  5. head and neck neoplasms
  6. head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  3. noninfectious diseases
  4. neoplasms
  5. head and neck neoplasms
  6. head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Preferred term

head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The most common type of head and neck carcinoma that originates from cells on the surface of the nasal cavity; mouth; paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, and larynx. Mutations in TNFRSF10B, PTEN, and ING1 genes are associated with this cancer.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/341662

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