Histological Classification of Head and Neck Tumors

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Head and neck constituency tumor display many types of cell depending on the lineages, which can develop in a variety of tumor types. Nodaway, all these types and variants of tumor have been recognized based on histomorphological features and their molecular behavior. The most updated and receptive classification is provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC). In the chapter, the discussion will include the common neoplasm, which can occur in oropharynx, nasopharynx, sinonasal region, salivary gland, thyroid gland and other adjacent structures. A brief overview, clinical presentation, histomorphology, genetic profile and outcome/prognosis will be highlighted.

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