Abstract
ABSTRACT
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a tumor arising from the epithelial cells that cover the surface and line of the nasopharynx. Symptoms of NPC can be obscure due to its anatomic location, which begins in the upper part of the pharynx behind the nose and ends at the proximal part of the trachea and esophagus. These include nasal, aural, and neurologic symptoms, thus often a challenge in diagnosis. Cervical lymphadenopathy is most commonly noted on physical examination, but sometimes rather spreading toward inferiorly it can spread toward superiorly and cause bone erosion and intracranial extension, which presents with visual impairment, proptosis, and cavernous sinus involvement. In this case report, we present a case of superiorly extended NPC without cervical lymphadenopathy presentation. As it is extremely radiosensitive, the best modality of treatment is radiotherapy.
How to cite this article
Gupta R, Mohindroo NK, Azad R. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma with an uncommon Presentation. Int J Head Neck Surg 2017;8(1):34-36.
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
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