Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Childhood: Evidence of a Malfunctioning Oncology Ecosystem: A Case Series from a Low Resource Setting

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) refers to malignancy arising from the epithelium of the nasopharynx. It is a rare tumor globally but seen in higher prevalence in certain populations associated with the endemicity of Epstein- Barr Virus. It is usually seen in clinical settings in developing countries...

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Published inWest African journal of medicine Vol. 40; no. 6; p. 619
Main Authors Fakile, U O, Akinsete, A M, Joseph, A O, Fashola, T O, Oladipo, T A, Akinsulie, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nigeria 29.06.2023
Subjects
Ecosystem
Humans
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma - diagnosis
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms - therapy
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Low resource setting
Paediatric
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Summary:Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) refers to malignancy arising from the epithelium of the nasopharynx. It is a rare tumor globally but seen in higher prevalence in certain populations associated with the endemicity of Epstein- Barr Virus. It is usually seen in clinical settings in developing countries in late stages majorly due to poor health-seeking behavior, healthcare costs, and misdiagnosis arising from its vague and ambiguous symptoms. The outcome of NPC depends strongly on the stage at diagnosis and access to the right treatment which may prove challenging in low-resource settings where care is paid for out of pocket. We report three cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, its presentation, and a brief review of the literature on its epidemiology, histologic types, and outcomes in the peadiatric population.
ISSN:0189-160X