Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Site > Head and Neck Neoplasms Terms and Definitions

Head and Neck Neoplasms

Medical Definition:	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)
Guide Notes:	soft tissue neopls only; GEN: prefer FACIAL NEOPLASMS, & other specific organ/neopl terms pertinent to the soft tissues of the head & neck; coord IM with histol type of neopl if possible; DF: HEAD NEOPLASMS or HEAD NEOPL
Also Called:	Cancer of Head,Cancer of Head and Neck,Cancer of Neck,Head Neoplasms,Neck Neoplasms,Upper Aerodigestive Tract Neoplasms

Head and Neck Neoplasms Categories.

	Facial Neoplasms
	Mouth Neoplasms - Tumors or cancer of the MOUTH.
	Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms - The general concept of ORL neoplasms or those for which no specific heading exists.
	Tracheal Neoplasms

Head and Neck Neoplasms Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com

Wildlife On Video »

Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Banff Gondola »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »
Hike Johnston Canyon »
Golden Skybridge »
Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise »
Columbia Icefields Skywalk »