What should nasopharyngeal carcinoma do

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Recently, my uncle was suspected to be nasopharyngeal carcinoma by the small town hospital. My family was very worried, so I took him to the big hospital for a detailed examination. Today, let me learn what to do with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

What should nasopharyngeal carcinoma do

First, the examination method of nasopharyngeal carcinoma generally needs to do a part of the examination, such as blood test and CT, Mr, etc., such as follow-up examination support cancer judgment, and finally need to use biopsy to determine the tumor staging.

Second: anterior nostril examination, indirect nasopharyngoscopy, fiber nasopharyngoscopy, neck biopsy, fine needle aspiration, EB virus serological test, nasopharyngeal lateral film, skull base film and CT examination, B-mode ultrasound examination, magnetic resonance imaging examination. It is suggested to cooperate with doctors in regular hospitals and select appropriate examination items according to the specific conditions of patients.

Third: an elderly male patient presented with a hard tumor in the neck behind the left ear. Nasopharyngeal mucosa biopsy was considered as undifferentiated non keratinized carcinoma of the nasopharynx, typical symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nasal congestion, retractive epistaxis, tinnitus, diplopia, facial anesthesia, and cervical lymphadenopathy

matters needing attention

Clinical examination: in addition to nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nasal cavity, oropharynx, head and face, regional lymph node metastasis and systemic system should also be examined. 1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, pharyngeal and palatal meatus should be examined. 2. Eye: common vision loss or disappearance, exophthalmos, orbital mass, ptosis with eyeball fixed. 3. Cranial nerve: local expansion of nasopharyngeal carcinoma often causes brain nerve damage, resulting in various nerve disorders in the head and face.