What examination should nasopharyngeal carcinoma do

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My friend has just finished the surgery for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and he is still very well. When chatting with me, he was also worried about how long he could live after the operation. Then the doctor also said that as long as he actively cooperated with the later treatment, the survival rate would be greatly improved. Next, I'll tell you how long you'll live after surgery for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

What examination 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. Head and neck examination: nasal cavity, oropharynx, external auditory canal, tympanic membrane, orbit and soft palate should be examined for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 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.