FNAB’s and Incisional Biopsy on Nasopharyngeal Cancer
| Main Author: | Kadriyan, Hamsu |
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| Other Authors: | Farhat, Farhat |
| Format: | BookSection PeerReviewed Book |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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USU Press
, 2018
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| Online Access: |
http://eprints.unram.ac.id/15638/1/FNAB%E2%80%99s%20and%20Incisional%20Biopsy%20on%20Nasopharyngeal%20Cancer.pdf http://eprints.unram.ac.id/15638/ https://usupress.usu.ac.id |
Daftar Isi:
- The cases of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) frequently found in advanced stage. This happened due to location of nasopharynx is isolated in the posterior part of nasal cavity, under the skull bases and above oropharynx. According to American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), the stages of NPC divided into stage 1 to 4. Stage 1 define as a tumor localized on nasopharynx without any enlargement of lymph node on the neck. On the other hand, stage 2 or higher, the neck node must be appear at least on one side with the diameter less than 3 cm or bigger.1 The management of neck lymph node is one of the important things on the management of nasopharyngeal cancer. There is some question appear related to management of neck lymph node on the case of its enlargement. Is it necessary to manipulated the neck node or are there any benefit of fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) or incisional biopsy on the presentation of neck lymph node?