What are the clinical symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
Disease description:
I have a family history of hereditary nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). How long does it take to cure NPC, and what are its clinical symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) presents with symptoms including nasal obstruction, blood-tinged nasal discharge, headache, and diplopia. NPC is a relatively common malignant tumor that may cause cervical swelling and extensive lymph node metastasis. The nasopharynx is a confined anatomical space; as the tumor progresses, it tends to grow upward and laterally, invading the skull base and parapharyngeal regions. Invasion of cranial nerves at the skull base can lead to symptoms such as strabismus, diplopia, and facial numbness.
