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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: clinical trends

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R Indudharan ,
K. A. Valuyeetham ,
T. Kannan  and
D. S. Sidek
R Indudharan*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, General Hospital, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
K. A. Valuyeetham
Affiliation:
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan.
T. Kannan
Affiliation:
Department of Oncology, General Hospital, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
D. S. Sidek
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology, General Hospital, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
*
Address for correspondence: R. Indudharan, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. Fax: 09-7653370 email: [email protected]
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Abstract

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is one of the most difficult diseases to diagnose at an early stage. The clinical presentation of 122 patients with confirmed NPC is described and the findings analysed. The common modes of presentation and cases where detailed nasopharyngeal examination need to be performed are highlighted. We emphasize the importance of health education and training for primary care physicians for early detection of these cases.

Keywords

Nasopharyngeal neoplasmsCarcinoma
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 8 , August 1997 , pp. 724 - 729
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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Footnotes

Presented at the 13th Asia Pacific Cancer Conference, 17–20 November 1996.

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