Cervical Lymph Nodes and Unknown Primary Tumors TNM Finding v8

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** A finding about one or more characteristics of cervical lymph nodes and unknown primary tumors, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v8 classification system. It applies to squamous cell carcinoma and salivary gland carcinoma of all head and neck sites except HPV-related oropharynx cancer, nasopharynx cancer, melanoma, thyroid carcinoma, and sarcoma. Staging of the patient who presents with an occult primary tumor and EBV-unrelated and HPV-unrelated metastatic cervical lymphadenopathy is also included. (from AJCC 8th Ed.)