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===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
*[[Patients]] with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually appear normal. | *[[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=== | ===HEENT=== | ||
*[[Hearing]] [[acuity]] may be reduced. | *[[Hearing]] [[acuity]] may be reduced. | ||
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*[[Neck]] [[swelling]] may be present. | *[[Neck]] [[swelling]] may be present. | ||
*[[Lymphadenopathy]] may be present. | *[[Lymphadenopathy]] may be present. | ||
=== Lungs === | === Lungs === | ||
* [[Pulmonary]] [[examination]] of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal. | * [[Pulmonary]] [[examination]] of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal. | ||
=== Heart === | === Heart === | ||
* [[Cardiovascular]] [[examination]] of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal. | * [[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 === | === Neuromuscular === | ||
* Decreasing [[facial]] [[sensation]] may be present. | * Decreasing [[facial]] [[sensation]] may be present. | ||
===Genitourinary=== | |||
* [[Genitourinary]] examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal. | |||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
*[[Joint]] [[tenderness]] may be present. | *[[Joint]] [[tenderness]] may be present. | ||
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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:[1][2][3][4]
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
Genitourinary
- Genitourinary examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually normal.
Extremities
- Joint tenderness may be present.
References
- ↑ A. WM. Lee, W. Foo, S. CK. Law, Y. F. Poon, W. M. Sze, S. K. O, S. Y. Tung & W. H. Lau (1997). "Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: presenting symptoms and duration before diagnosis". Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi. 3 (4): 355–361. PMID 11847385. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ E. Ozyar, I. L. Atahan, F. H. Akyol, M. Gurkaynak & A. F. Zorlu (1994). "Cranial nerve involvement in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: its prognostic role and response to radiotherapy". Radiation medicine. 12 (2): 65–68. PMID 8079005. Unknown parameter
|month=ignored (help) - ↑ Skinner, Derek W.; Van Hasselt, C. Andrew; Tsao, S. Y. (2016). "Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Modes of Presentation". Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 100 (7): 544–551. doi:10.1177/000348949110000705. ISSN 0003-4894.
- ↑ J. S. Sham, Y. K. Cheung, D. Choy, F. L. Chan & L. Leong (1991). "Cranial nerve involvement and base of the skull erosion in nasopharyngeal carcinoma". Cancer. 68 (2): 422–426. PMID 2070338. Unknown parameter
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