C1276513

UMLS CUI C1276513 is "T3: Aerodigestive tract tumor extends to anterior orbit and/or maxillary sinus".

T3: Aerodigestive tract tumor extends to anterior orbit and/or maxillary sinus (CUI C1276513) groups: 1 SNOMED CT concept.

T3: Aerodigestive tract tumor extends to anterior orbit and/or maxillary sinus corresponds to SNOMED CT concept 369862008.

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