NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA: A CHANGING TREND IN EPIDEMIOLOGY ,INCIDENCE RATE AND TREATMENT PROSPECTS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Introduction: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a rare disease all over the world. It has often been less evaluated, misdiagnosed, partially treated and above all has poor prognosis with high rate of recurrence. This study is a retrospective study which shows an increase in the incidence of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the upper- Assam region of India. There has been an upsurge in the number of cases reporting to Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery in Tertiary Care Centre, Assam, India. Methods: This is a retrospective study of eight cases reporting in a tertiary care centre In a span of 6months (Jan 19'- Jun 19').Detailed history and clinical examination of each case was done. Diagnosis conrmed with nasal endoscopic biopsy .Staging of all the cases were done with CT scan and MRI . A total of eight cases were included in study which reported in our department Results: in 6 months period.6 were male (75%) and 2 females (25%).AJCC staging of study group was Stage I- 1 patient ,Stage II-2patient,Stage III-2patient and StageIV-3patient. Increasing rate Conclusion: of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in upper Assam region is alarming and cases should be properly evaluated and investigated as the available treatment is rewarding