Clinical and Pathological Approach of Head and Neck Tumor

Dear Colleagues,

Recently, checkpoint inhibitors are being combined with existing chemotherapy to increase treatment options in addition to surgery and radiation for many cancer types of the head and neck. Biomarkers are becoming increasingly important to optimize the prioritization and combination of these treatment options. On the other hand, benign tumors are generally treated with surgery, but there are some tumors such as sinonasal inverted papilloma that can recur or become malignant, and the etiology and risk factors are not fully understood.

Additionally, although human papillomavirus is well known to be associated with head and neck tumors, research of this topic is still developing.

This Special Issue will highlight recent advances and knowledge acquired in head and neck tumors in terms of pathology and clinical characteristics. Research revealing negative results is also welcome. We seek expert research articles, review articles, and case reports on recent advances in head and neck tumors, including future perspectives/directions.

Dr. Seiichiro Makihara
Prof. Dr. Yasuharu Sato
Guest Editors

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