Nasal endoscopy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor with a high incidence in Guangdong. However, the diagnosis of any disease requires some medical equipment to assist in diagnosis and treatment. However, can nasopharyngeal carcinoma be ruled out by nasal endoscopy? What are the nasal endoscopy examinations?

Nasal endoscopy can reveal tumors in the nasopharynx. The nasal endoscope is a rigid endoscope with a cold light source that provides ample light. Through mirror magnification, it can go deep into the nasal cavity and clearly observe the anatomical structure from front to back. Nasal surgery has changed from a blind, empirical operation to one that focuses on protecting normal structure and physiological function.

If you suspect you have nasopharyngeal cancer, you should get checked as soon as possible. The earlier the diagnosis, the greater the hope for treatment. Rhinoscopy is generally used to assist in the diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer, to see if there is nasopharyngeal cancer. If there is, it is nasopharyngeal cancer, otherwise it can be ruled out. The general examinations for nasopharyngeal cancer include:

First: Retronasal examination: It is convenient and easy to perform. Small nodules or granuloma-like protrusions can be seen in the pharyngeal recess and the anterior wall of the nasopharyngeal roof. The surface is rough and uneven, easy to bleed, and sometimes appears as submucosal protrusions. When the early lesions are atypical, they may only show mucosal congestion, vascular distension, or a fuller pharyngeal recess on one side, which requires attention.

Second: Indirect nasopharyngeal endoscopy is simple and practical. Each wall of the nasopharynx should be examined in turn, with attention paid to the posterior wall of the nasopharynx and the pharyngeal recesses on both sides. The corresponding parts on both sides should be compared and observed. Any asymmetric submucosal protrusions or isolated nodules on both sides should be paid more attention.

Third: Fiber nasopharyngeal endoscopy: It is helpful to find early tiny lesions, especially for patients with strong pharyngeal reflex or difficulty opening the mouth. If suspicious lesions are found, biopsy should be performed in time.