Nasopharyngeal carcinoma physical examination

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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

Nose

• There may be epistaxis

Throat

• The throat may be erythematous

Neck

• Neck swelling may be present

Musculoskeletal

• Arthralgia may be present in few patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma