Simultaneous nasopharyngeal carcinoma with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and review of literature

Publication date: Available online 24 October 2014 Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Author(s): Kasim S. Kasim , Ebrahim Namavar , Goh bee see The occurrence of second primary carcinomas (SPC) in aerodigestive tract is well recognized in the literature especially the lung and esophagus. The tumors are described according to the chronological presentation as simultaneous, synchronous and metachronous. Occurrence of second primary malignancy can be missed in early examination if they are not actively looked for. We are reporting the first and extremely rare presentation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) presented simultaneously with laryngeal carcinoma with literature review and stress on the importance of pan-endoscopy in the management.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research