Experts explain how to diagnose nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Since the symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are very similar to those of a severe cold, with headaches and nasal congestion, it is often easy to misdiagnose nasopharyngeal carcinoma and requires prompt diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. What are the common diagnostic methods for nasopharyngeal carcinoma ? The following is a brief introduction to the common diagnostic methods for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

In general, the common diagnostic methods for nasopharyngeal carcinoma are:

1. Indirect nasopharyngeal endoscopy: This method of diagnosing nasopharyngeal carcinoma is simple and practical. Each wall of the nasopharynx should be examined in turn, with attention paid to the posterior wall of the nasopharyngeal roof 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 special attention.

2. Anterior rhinoscopy: After the nasal mucosa is contracted, the posterior nostril and nasopharynx can be seen through the anterior rhinoscopy, and cancerous tumors that have invaded or are adjacent to the nostrils can be found. This is also a common method for diagnosing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

3. Fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy: Fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy can be performed by first using 1% ephedrine solution to contract the nasal mucosa and expand the nasal passages. Then, 1% dicaine solution is used to anesthetize the nasal passages on the surface, and then the fiberscope is inserted from the nasal cavity, and the microscope is pushed forward while being observed until it reaches the nasopharyngeal cavity. This method of diagnosing nasopharyngeal carcinoma is simple and the mirror is well fixed, but the observation of the posterior nasal cavity and the anterior wall of the roof is not satisfactory.

The above is the diagnosis method of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. I believe everyone has a certain understanding of this. Once diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time so as to control the disease as soon as possible.