Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
gptkbp:complication Dysphagia
Malnutrition
Speech difficulties
Airway obstruction
Metastasis
gptkbp:hasBiomarker HPV DNA
p16 protein
gptkbp:hasCommonSite gptkb:Larynx
gptkb:Pharynx
Nasal cavity
Oral cavity
Paranasal sinuses
gptkbp:hasMetastasisSite gptkb:Bones
Lungs
Liver
Lymph nodes
gptkbp:hasScreeningMethod Biopsy
Imaging studies
Physical examination
gptkbp:histology Squamous cell
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
gptkbp:ICD-10_code C14
gptkbp:prevalence More common in males
More common in people over 50
gptkbp:prognosis Varies by stage and site
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:Human_papillomavirus_infection
gptkb:Tobacco_use
Alcohol consumption
Betel nut chewing
Poor oral hygiene
gptkbp:stageName gptkb:TNM_staging
gptkbp:subspecies Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
gptkbp:symptom Difficulty swallowing
Ear pain
Hoarseness
Sore throat
Lump in the neck
Non-healing mouth ulcer
gptkbp:treatment radiation therapy
Surgery
immunotherapy
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4