How to treat 7cm cervical lymph node enlargement in nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

How to treat 7cm cervical lymph node enlargement in nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma cervical lymph node enlargement of 7 cm can be treated through general treatment, chemotherapy, surgery and other methods.

1. General treatment: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a common tumor disease in the otolaryngology department. Its formation is related to genetic factors, environmental factors, viral infection, etc. In the early stages of the disease, there are usually no obvious discomfort symptoms. As the tumor volume increases, the cervical lymph nodes will also increase by 7 cm. When the nostrils are blocked, it will cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, tinnitus, and hearing loss. At this time, you should pay more attention to rest, eat light and easy-to-digest food, and pay attention to the nutritional balance of the diet, which will help the recovery of the disease.

2. Chemotherapy: Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma can also be treated with chemotherapy under the guidance of a doctor. Commonly used chemotherapy drugs include paclitaxel injection, fluorouracil injection, cisplatin injection, etc., which can directly reach the tumor site and help inhibit tumor growth.

3. Surgical method: Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma can also be treated with endoscopic nasal resection under the guidance of a doctor. This surgical method can remove the tumor, control the disease, improve the patient's discomfort, and improve the patient's quality of life.

In addition to the common treatments mentioned above, treatment can also be carried out through methods such as radiotherapy. After becoming ill, you should go to the ENT department of the hospital in time for treatment.