Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

Overview

The most common type of head and neck carcinoma that originates from cells on the surface of the NASAL CAVITY; MOUTH; PARANASAL SINUSES, SALIVARY GLANDS, and LARYNX. Mutations in TNFRSF10B, PTEN, and ING1 genes are associated with this cancer.

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Condition

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Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.470.200.400.565|C04.588.443.177

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