Brush biopsy for detection of nasopharyngeal cancer.
The technique described above for sampling the nasopharynx requires minimal equipment, instruction, and expertise and causes minimal morbidity. Hence, it may be a valuable tool in a widespread screening program for a far too common and debilitating cancer in certain parts of the world.
Freeman
J L
JL
Department of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario.
Robinson
A
A
Irish
J
J
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*