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Malignant Epiglottis Neoplasm

MedGen UID:
108321
Concept ID:
C0585946
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Malignant Epiglottic Neoplasm; Malignant Epiglottic Tumor; Malignant Epiglottis Tumor; Malignant Neoplasm of Epiglottis; Malignant Neoplasm of the Epiglottis; Malignant Tumor of Epiglottis; Malignant Tumor of the Epiglottis

Definition

A malignant neoplasm that affects the epiglottis. The vast majority of cases are squamous cell carcinomas. [from NCI]

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