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Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Head and Neck

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This chapter provides an overview of the commonest benign and malignant head and neck tumors. It concentrates specifically on tumors that are unique to the head and neck. It includes a description of salivary gland, endocrine gland, upper aerodigestive tract, and mid-facial tumors. The treatment of these lesions is discussed and examples are given.

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Abbreviations

AVM:

Arteriovenous malformation

DFSP:

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

FNA:

Fine-needle aspirate

HPV:

Human papilloma virus

MFH:

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma

MEN:

Multiple endocrine neoplasia

NPC:

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

SLNB:

Sentinel lymph node biopsy

SES:

Socioeconomic status

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Neligan, P.C. (2010). Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Head and Neck. In: Siemionow, M.Z., Eisenmann-Klein, M. (eds) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-513-0_20

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