[Epidemiology and molecular pathogenesis of tumors of the oral cavity and pharynx]

Vopr Onkol. 2014;60(1):14-7.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Tumors of the oral cavity and pharynx make up the majority of so-called tumors of the head and neck and represent a heterogeneous group of tumors of different origin. Since 90% of these tumors are squamous cell carcinomas of the mucosa, literature often refers to this position. Except squamous cell carcinomas, different types of sarcomas, lymphomas, melanomas of the mucous membranes, benign tumors, etc. and pharynx may develop there.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / epidemiology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / genetics
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / epidemiology
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / genetics
  • Melanoma / epidemiology
  • Melanoma / genetics
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Sarcoma / epidemiology
  • Sarcoma / genetics