An unusual computed tomography appearance of nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report

J Comput Tomogr. 1985 Jul;9(3):209-11. doi: 10.1016/0149-936x(85)90063-3.

Abstract

The computed tomography findings of an unusual case of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are presented. Typical features of nasopharyngeal carcinoma from clinical, pathologic, and radiologic aspects are discussed. Atypical features of this case are presented, consisting of extensive muscular infiltration and lack of destruction of contiguous bony structures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*