Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in childhood

  • Bidasari Lubis
  • Nelly Rosdiana
  • Saur L Margaretha
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14238/pi45.6.2005.280-4
Keywords: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, childhood

Abstract

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare
tumor which originates from the
nasopharyngeal epithelium. It accounts
for <1% of childhood malignancy cases,
whereas almost all adult nasopharyngeal cancers are
carcinomas. In children, nasopharyngeal
malignancies are mostly rhabdomyosarcomas and
only 20-30% are carcinomas or lymphomas.
Approximately one third of the undifferentiated type
NPC is diagnosed in adolescents or young adults.

Author Biographies

Bidasari Lubis
Department of Child Health, Medical School, North Sumatra
University, Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, Indonesia.
Nelly Rosdiana
Department of Child Health, Medical School, North Sumatra
University, Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, Indonesia.
Saur L Margaretha
Department of Child Health, Medical School, North Sumatra
University, Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, Indonesia.

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Published
2016-10-13
How to Cite
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Lubis B, Rosdiana N, Margaretha S. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in childhood. PI [Internet]. 13Oct.2016 [cited 26Apr.2024];45(6):280-. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/887
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Vol 45 No 6 (2005): November 2005
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Case Report

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Received 2016-10-12
Accepted 2016-10-12
Published 2016-10-13