HEAD AND NECK NEOPLASMS
\hˈɛd and nˈɛk nˈiːə͡ʊplˌazəmz], \hˈɛd and nˈɛk nˈiːəʊplˌazəmz], \h_ˈɛ_d a_n_d n_ˈɛ_k n_ˈiː__əʊ_p_l_ˌa_z_ə_m_z]\
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Soft tissue tumors or cancer arising from the mucosal surfaces of the LIP; oral cavity; PHARYNX; LARYNX; and cervical esophagus. Other sites included are the NOSE and PARANASAL SINUSES; SALIVARY GLANDS; THYROID GLAND and PARATHYROID GLANDS; and MELANOMA and non-melanoma skin cancers of the head and neck. (from Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 4th ed, p1651)
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