Nasopharyngeal Flashcards by amber Locke

Q

Where does NPC metastasize (3)?

A

Bone
Lung
Liver

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Disease classification for NPC:

A

TNM (tumor, node, metastasis)

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Treatment of choice for NPC?

A

Radiation Therapy

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Is surgery used for NPC?

A

Rarely used

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Can chemotherapy be used for NPC?

A

Yes (Has to do with timing)

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Total average dose for NPC?

A

6500-7500 cGy

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Radiation Therapy side effects for NPC?

A

Xerostomia (dryness of the mouth)

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How many cases of NPC are there each year?

A

2000 new cases ea year

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What area (location) are NPC’s most common?

A

Asia

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Risk factors for NPC (3)?

A

Diet
Epstein-Barr Virus
Heredity

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Symptoms for NPC (3)?

A

Neck mass
Hearing loss
Nasal blockage

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Types of NPC? (Histopathology)

A

Keratinizing Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Nonkeratinizing Carcinoma
Undifferentiated carcinoma
Lymphoepithelioma

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Imaging for NPC (2)?

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MRI

- PET

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