[Epipharyngeal cancer].
The article surveys the incidence and pathogenetic factors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The authors present a retrospective study of 36 patients with malignant tumors in the nasopharynx who were treated at Haukeland University Hospital between 1972 and 87. 26 out of 27 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma had advanced disease. Symptoms and signs are described. Radiation therapy was the main treatment modality. The total five year survival was 18%.
Liavaag
P G
PG
Elgen
A
A
Sandstad
E
E
Lote
K
K
Rosengren
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies
Epifarynxcancer.