title: Recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma masquerading as acoustic neuroma.
abstract: This is the first report of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) presenting as a cerebellopontine angle mass. The clinical presentation, investigation and management of this case, as well as the confusion and dilemma caused, are discussed. We hope to increase awareness on the multifaceted ways in which recurrent NPC could present and to share the lessons learnt from our management of this unusual and unfortunate case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, 90 Yishun Central, Singapore 768828. jiunfong@yahoo.com
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Thong
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mok
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Loke
mesh_terms: D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002277:Carcinoma; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D003639:Hearing Loss, Sudden / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods; D000077274:Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness / Q000473:pathology; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009464:Neuroma, Acoustic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome