NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA - CLINICAL TRENDS

Authors
INDUDHARAN R VALUYEETHAM KA KANNAN T SIDEK DS
Citation
R. Indudharan et al., NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA - CLINICAL TRENDS, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 111(8), 1997, pp. 724-729
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
Journal of Laryngology and Otology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00222151
Volume
111
Issue
8
Year of publication
1997
Pages
724 - 729
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(1997)111:8<724:NC-CT>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is one of the most difficult diseases t o diagnose at an early stage. The clinical presentation of 122 patient s with confirmed NPC is described and the findings analysed. The commo n modes of presentation and cases where detailed nasopharyngeal examin ation need to be performed are highlighted. We emphasize the importanc e of health education and training for primary care physicians for ear ly detection of these cases.