Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
| Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck | |
|---|---|
| Term | Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck |
| Short definition | Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck - (pronounced) (SKWAY-mus sel KAR-sih-NOH-muh. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck - (pronounced) (SKWAY-mus sel KAR-sih-NOH-muh. . . ) Head and neck cancer that starts in squamous cells (thin, flat cells that line the surface of the skin, eyes, various internal organs, and the lining of hollow organs and ducts of some glands). Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck includes cancers of the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, and larynx (larynx). Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas
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