Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C04.557.470.200.400.565 - C04.588.443.177

**Synonyms:** - HNSCC - Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas - Carcinoma, Squamous Cell of Head and Neck - Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck - Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head And Neck