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Updates from the 5th edition of the WHO Classification of head and neck tumours

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British Dental Journal 2022;233:79

The 5thedition of theClassification of head and neck tumours,which will be published in 2022, updates current knowledge and integrates developing understanding of these conditions, including insights from molecular pathology techniques. There are several changes from the 4thedition (2017) which bring a more logical hierarchical classification, consensus definitions and provide greater insight into advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of these varied lesions.Whilst there are 17 chapters in the 5thedition, covering different tumours and sites within the head and neck, this update will focus on the main changes of relevance to dental professionals working in primary and secondary care.

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Contributed by: Pathology Portal
Authored by: Manas Dave, University of Manchester
Keith Hunter, University of Liverpool
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First contributed: 25 July 2022
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