Nasopharyngeal Flashcards

1
Q

Where does NPC metastasize (3)?

A
  • Bone
  • Lung
  • Liver
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2
Q

Disease classification for NPC:

A

TNM (tumor, node, metastasis)

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3
Q

Treatment of choice for NPC?

A

Radiation Therapy

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4
Q

Is surgery used for NPC?

A

Rarely used

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5
Q

Can chemotherapy be used for NPC?

A

Yes (Has to do with timing)

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6
Q

Total average dose for NPC?

A

6500-7500 cGy

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7
Q

Radiation Therapy side effects for NPC?

A

Xerostomia (dryness of the mouth)

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8
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How many cases of NPC are there each year?

A

2000 new cases ea year

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9
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What area (location) are NPC’s most common?

A

Asia

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10
Q

Risk factors for NPC (3)?

A
  • Diet
  • Epstein-Barr Virus
  • Heredity
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11
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Symptoms for NPC (3)?

A
  • Neck mass
  • Hearing loss
  • Nasal blockage
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12
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Types of NPC? (Histopathology)

A
  • Keratinizing Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Nonkeratinizing Carcinoma
  • Undifferentiated carcinoma
  • Lymphoepithelioma
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13
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Imaging for NPC (2)?

A
  • MRI

- PET

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