QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO TNM Staging of Head and Neck Cancer and Neck Dissection Classification
Just an FYI;
I ran across this Guide and found it very helpful on staging and Neck dissection by the different locations for H & N.
http://www.entnet.org/sites/default/files/NeckDissection_QuickRefGuide_highresFINAL.pdf
American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Tumor
Staging by Site
A. Oral Cavity
B. Oropharynx
C. Larynx
D. Hypopharynx
E. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses
F. Salivary Glands
G. Neck Staging under the TNM Staging System for Head and Neck Tumors
H. TNM Staging for the Larynx, Oropharynx, Hypopharynx, Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands, and Paranasal Sinuses
AJCC Tumor Staging—Nasopharynx, Thyroid,
and Mucosal Melanoma
A. Nasopharynx
B. Thyroid
C. Mucosal Melanoma
IV. Definition of Lymph Node Groups
A. Levels IA and IB: Submental and Submandibular Groups
B. Levels IIA and IIB: Upper Jugular Group
C. Level III: Middle Jugular Group
D. Level IV: Lower Jugular Group
E. Levels VA and VB: Posterior Triangle Group
F. Level VI: Anterior (Central) Compartment Group
Conceptual Guidelines for Neck Dissection Classification
A. Radical Neck Dissection
B. Modified Radical Neck Dissection
C. Selective Neck Dissection
D. Extended Radical Neck Dissection
Bill Oct 2013 Still NED
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FYI
For those who wonder what TNM is: Tumor,Node, Metastsis
Tom
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Tonsil = Oropharynx
To break it down even further:
"tonsil, base of tongue, soft palate, and pharyngeal walls" are subsites of the oropharynx.
This helps when doing research... thanks for posting!
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bill, this is AWESOME!!! and
bill, this is AWESOME!!! and thank you john for adding to the superthread!
dj
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