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Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified

Serious ICD-10: C11 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: नासॉफेरिंक्स का कैंसर · தமிழ்: நாசோபரிங்க்ஸ் புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಾಸೊಫಾರ್ಂಕ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: నాసోఫారింక్స్ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: নাসোফ্যারিংক্স ক্যান্সার · मराठी: नासोफरिंक्स कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: નાસોફેરિંક્સ કેન્સર
About this condition

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the upper part of the throat behind the nose. This cancer is more common in certain populations and may be linked to viral infections, dietary factors, and genetic predisposition. Early symptoms like persistent nasal blockage, bleeding, and neck lumps require immediate medical attention for better treatment outcomes.

Common symptoms
nose bleeding nasal blockage hearing loss neck lump ear pain difficulty swallowing headache
📍 Northeast India
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When to see a doctor: immediately
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This condition in Indian languages
Hindi (हिंदी)नासॉफेरिंक्स का कैंसर · नाक गले का कैंसर · नासिका-ग्रसनी कैंसर · गले में गांठ
Tamil (தமிழ்)நாசோபரிங்க்ஸ் புற்றுநோய் · மூக்கு தொண்டை புற்றுநோய் · கழுத்தில் கட்டி · மூக்கு அடைப்பு
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)ನಾಸೊಫಾರ್ಂಕ್ಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಮೂಗು ಗಂಟಲು ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಕುತ್ತಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಮೂಗು ಮುಚ್ಚುವಿಕೆ
Telugu (తెలుగు)నాసోఫారింక్స్ క్యాన్సర్ · ముక్కు గొంతు క్యాన్సర్ · మెడలో ముద్ద · ముక్కు మూసుకోవడం
Bengali (বাংলা)নাসোফ্যারিংক্স ক্যান্সার · নাক গলা ক্যান্সার · ঘাড়ে চাকা · নাক বন্ধ হওয়া
Marathi (मराठी)नासोफरिंक्स कर्करोग · नाक घसा कर्करोग · मानेवर गाठ · नाक बंद होणे
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)નાસોફેરિંક્સ કેન્સર · નાક ગળા કેન્સર · ગરદનમાં ગઠ્ઠો · નાક બંધ થવું
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified?
nose bleeding, nasal blockage, hearing loss, neck lump, ear pain, difficulty swallowing.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Northeast India and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of nasopharynx, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112. Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India. Full disclaimer