Nasopharyngeal carcinoma physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Homa Najafi, M.D.[2]Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]

Overview

Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling, neck lymphadenopathy, decrease facial sensation, hearing loss and nasal obstruction.

Physical Examination

Common physical examinations of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma include:

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually appear normal.

Vital Signs

• Vital Signs of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually are normal.

Skin

• Skin examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal.

HEENT

• Hearing acuity may be reduced.
• Nasal obstruction may be present.

Throat

• The throat may be erythematous.

Neck

• Neck swelling may be present.
• Lymphadenopathy may be present.

Lungs

• Pulmonary examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal.

Heart

• Cardiovascular examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal.

Abdomen

• Abdominal examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal.

Back

• Back examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal.

Neuromuscular

• Decreasing facial sensation may be present.

Genitourinary

• Genitourinary examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal.

Extremities

• Joint tenderness may be present.