Head and neck cancer
organ system cancer in the head or neck region
(Redirected from Throat cancer)
Head and neck cancer or throat cancer is a type of cancer which either beings in the lip, oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity (inside the nose), paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. 90% of head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (SCCHN),[1] originating from the mucosal lining (epithelium) of these regions.[2] This cancer can be caused by drinking too much alcohol or chewing tobacco.
| Head and neck cancer | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | C07.-C14. C32.-C33. |
| ICD-9 | 140-149 |
| MeSH | D006258 |
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ "Types of head and neck cancer - Macmillan Cancer Support". www.macmillan.org.uk.
- ↑ "NCI fact sheet on head and neck cancer".