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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
*Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually appear normal | *Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually appear normal | ||
===Ears=== | ===Ears=== | ||
*There may be diminished hearing | *There may be diminished hearing | ||
===Throat=== | ===Throat=== | ||
* The throat may be erythematous | * The throat may be erythematous | ||
===Neck=== | ===Neck=== | ||
*Neck swelling may be present | *Neck swelling may be present | ||
===Musculoskeletal=== | ===Musculoskeletal=== | ||
*Joint tenderness may be present in few patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
Overview
Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is usually remarkable for neck swelling, hearing loss and nasal obstruction.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma usually appear normal
Ears
- There may be diminished hearing
Throat
- The throat may be erythematous
Neck
- Neck swelling may be present
Musculoskeletal
- Joint tenderness may be present in few patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma