Human Papillomavirus-Independent Head and Neck Mucosal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the mucosal sites of the head and neck and is not associated with human papillomavirus infection.

**Synonyms:** - HPV-Independent Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma - HPV-Negative Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Human Papillomavirus-Independent Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Human Papillomavirus-Negative Mucosal Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma