Nasopharyngeal cancer
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer (pronunciation: nay-zoh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul KAN-ser) is a type of cancer that originates in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose.
Etymology
The term "nasopharyngeal" is derived from "naso-" meaning nose and "-pharyngeal" referring to the pharynx or throat. "Cancer" comes from the Latin cancer meaning crab, due to the crab-like spread of the disease.
Definition
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the nasopharynx. It is a rare type of head and neck cancer.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer include a lump in the neck, hearing loss, frequent ear infections, sore throat, and nosebleeds.
Causes
While the exact cause of nasopharyngeal cancer is unknown, certain factors such as infection with the Epstein-Barr virus and consumption of certain types of food, particularly salt-cured fish and meats, can increase the risk.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer typically involves a physical examination, review of the patient's medical history, and a series of tests such as MRI, CT scan, and biopsy.
Treatment
Treatment options for nasopharyngeal cancer include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. The choice of treatment depends on the stage of the cancer, the patient's overall health, and personal preferences.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Wikipedia's article - Nasopharyngeal cancer
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski