Nasopharyngeal carcinoma symptoms
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor located in the nasopharyngeal region, and it is primarily squamous cell carcinoma clinically. The clinical symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma mainly include bloody nasal discharge. Examination can reveal malignant neoplasms in the nasopharyngeal area. As the tumor grows, it can press on the posterior nasal aperture causing nasal congestion, and compression of the pharyngeal opening of the eustachian tube may lead to symptoms such as ear fullness and tinnitus. The tumor may spread to the lymph nodes in the neck, causing neck masses, and destroy adjacent tissue structures. For instance, if it spreads to the brain, it can cause brain pain, compress ocular tissues, and lead to symptoms like painful eye bulging.
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