By ULY CLINIC

 

Naso-Pharyngeal Malignancy

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Introduction

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It is a malignancy which arises from the nasopharynx. Risk factors include genetic predisposition, Epstein Bar virus, smoked and/or salted foods. 

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Diagnostic Criteria

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• Cervical lymphadenopthy, usually bilateral

• Nose bleeding

• Hearing loss, tinnitus or ear pain  

 

Referral:

 

Refer the patient to the next facility with adequate expertise and facilities

 

NOTE: A patient presenting with cervical lymphadenopathy has nasopharyngeal carcinoma until proven otherwise

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Updated on, 31.10.2020

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References

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1. STG