Efficacy of endoscopic resection and intensity-modulated radiotherapy for thyroid-like low-grade nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Among the malignant tumors that occur in the nasopharynx, nasopharyngeal carcinoma is the most common. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is commonly diagnosed in Southeastern Asia, particularly in southern China. It originates from the epithelial lining of the nasopharynx and has a variety of pathological subtypes. The vast majority of NPC cases are keratinizing or nonkeratinizing squamous cell carcinoma. Low-grade nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma (LGNPPA) is an extremely rare malignant tumor. Most reports regarding this disease mainly focus on clinical diagnosis and pathology; however, reports regarding therapy and follow-up are relatively limited. The case in the study presents a female patient with LGNPPA. The patient underwent endoscopic resection and adjuvant ra

SUBMITTER: Chen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9372213 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature