Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Respiratory system
Congenital disorders
Disorders of the pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the lower airways
Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders of the upper airways
Metabolic, regulatory, and structural disorders
Neoplasms
Obstructive airway disease
Pneumoconiosis, fibrosing, and restrictive pulmonary disorders or interstitial lung disease
Respiratory failure or respiratory arrest and pulmonary vascular disorders
Traumatic or mechanical disorders
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
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Summary
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a type of cancer that develops in the nasopharynx, and is commonly associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection. It causes obstruction of the Eustachian tube (which causes recurrent otitis media and conductive hearing loss), nasal discharge, nosebleeds, and impaired nasal breathing. NPC can metastasize to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, or lungs. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these approaches.