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Head and Neck Imaging

Index tumour

When a second primary malignant tumour is detected during the diagnostic investigation of a first malignant tumour, the latter one is called the 'index tumour'. A new malignant tumour may also be detected during follow-up of the index tumour. Also, see field cancerization.