Head and Neck Neoplasm

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck region. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma and nasal cavity papilloma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and salivary gland carcinoma.

**Synonyms:** - Head and Neck Neoplasm (Excluding Central Nervous System) - Head and Neck Tumor - Neoplasm of Head and Neck - Neoplasm of the Head and Neck - Tumor of Head and Neck - Tumor of the Head and Neck