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Nasal endoscopy showing a polypoidal mass in the nasopharynx extending into the nasal cavity
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Diagnostic nasoendoscopic examination revealed mucoid discharge in the nasal cavities with a smooth, polypoidal nasopharyngeal mass extending to and blocking the posterior choanae [Figure 1].
Sagittal view of CT scan showing a heterogeneously enhancing mass in the nasopharynx
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She had computerized tomographic (CT) scan of the nose and paranasal sinuses done, which showed an irregularly shaped heterogeneously enhancing mass lesion with finger-like projection in the nasopharynx extending into the posterior nares, measuring about 21.3 mm x 32.1 mm in its widest dimension [Figures 2 and 3].
Coronal view of CT scan showing a heterogeneously enhancing mass in the nasopharynx
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She had computerized tomographic (CT) scan of the nose and paranasal sinuses done, which showed an irregularly shaped heterogeneously enhancing mass lesion with finger-like projection in the nasopharynx extending into the posterior nares, measuring about 21.3 mm x 32.1 mm in its widest dimension [Figures 2 and 3].
Sample of nasopharyngeal tissue
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Sample of the nasopharyngeal mass [Figure 4] was sent for histology.
(a and b) Histopathological finding of the nasopharyngeal mass confirming nasopharyngeal papillary adenocarcinoma
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The histology result confirmed the diagnosis of low-grade nasopharyngeal papillary carcinoma [Figures 5a and b].