Flashcards in Nasopharyngeal Deck (13):
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Where does NPC metastasize (3)?
- Bone
- Lung
- Liver
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Disease classification for NPC:
TNM (tumor, node, metastasis)
3
Treatment of choice for NPC?
Radiation Therapy
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Is surgery used for NPC?
Rarely used
5
Can chemotherapy be used for NPC?
Yes (Has to do with timing)
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Total average dose for NPC?
6500-7500 cGy
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Radiation Therapy side effects for NPC?
Xerostomia (dryness of the mouth)
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How many cases of NPC are there each year?
2000 new cases ea year
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What area (location) are NPC's most common?
Asia
10
Risk factors for NPC (3)?
- Diet
- Epstein-Barr Virus
- Heredity
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Symptoms for NPC (3)?
- Neck mass
- Hearing loss
- Nasal blockage
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Types of NPC? (Histopathology)
- Keratinizing Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Nonkeratinizing Carcinoma
- Undifferentiated carcinoma
- Lymphoepithelioma
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