Head and Neck Neoplasms

**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)

**Tree numbers:** - C04.588.443

**Synonyms:** - Head and Neck Neoplasm - Head, Neck Neoplasms - Neoplasms, Head and Neck