head and neck cancer

Term ID

DOID:11934

Synonyms

• head and neck neoplasm
• head and neck tumours
• head/neck neoplasm
• tumor of head and neck

Definition

An organ system cancer that arises in the head or neck region. This region includes the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx. (4)

References

• GARD:12425
• MESH:D006258
• NCI:C3077
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:255055008
• UMLS_CUI:C0018671

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:11934 )