Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Flashcards

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Nasophaeyngeal Carcinoma: Define/Causative agent

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This is a squamous cell carinoma of the nasopharynx.

Epstein Barr Virus

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Nasophaeyngeal Carcinoma: Presentation

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Nasal obstruction, discharge or bleeding
Otalgia 
Unilateral Serous Otitis Media 
Cervical Lymphadenopathy
Cranial Nerve Palsy
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Nasophaeyngeal Carcinoma: Investigations

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CT MRI

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Nasophaeyngeal Carcinoma: Diagnosis

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Unilateral conductive hearing loss
Ipsilateral facial & ear pain
Ipsilateral paralysis of soft palate

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Nasophaeyngeal Carcinoma: Treatment

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Radiotherapy

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