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Hypopharyngeal cancer

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Hypopharyngeal cancer
Classification and external resources
ICD-10C13.

Hypopharyngeal Cancer is a type of cancer in which malignant cells grow in the hypopharynx (the area where the larynx and esophagus meet).[1] This type of cancer is rare. Only about 2,500 cases are seen in the US each year.[2]

References

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  1. "National Cancer Institute. General Information About Hypopharyngeal Cancer". Archived from the original on 2009-09-25. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  2. WebMd. Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment