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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2023

Epidemiological, Clinicopathological and Prognosis Features of Moroccan Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.

Amina Gihbid, Nezha Tawfiq, Nadia Benchakroun, Zineb Bouchbika, Souha Sahraoui, Karima Bendahhou, Abdelatif Benider, Jaafar Ibnohoud, Amal Guensi, Mohammed El Mzibri and 2 more

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12 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Amina GihbidLaboratory of Viral Oncology, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, Casablanca, Morocco.ORCID 0000-0002-1958-0688
Nezha TawfiqMohammed VI Center for Cancer Treatment, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Nadia BenchakrounMohammed VI Center for Cancer Treatment, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Zineb BouchbikaMohammed VI Center for Cancer Treatment, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Souha SahraouiMohammed VI Center for Cancer Treatment, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Karima BendahhouMohammed VI Center for Cancer Treatment, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Abdelatif BeniderMohammed VI Center for Cancer Treatment, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Jaafar IbnohoudNuclear Medicine Department, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Amal GuensiNuclear Medicine Department, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Mohammed El MzibriBiology and Medical Research Unit, National Center of Energy, Sciences and Nuclear Techniques, Rabat, Morocco.ORCID 0000-0002-3148-1527
Rachida CadiLaboratory of Pathophysiology, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences Ain Chock, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.
Meriem KhyattiLaboratory of Viral Oncology, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, Casablanca, Morocco.ORCID 0000-0001-9376-4322
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd · MAUniversity of Hassan II Casablanca · MAInstitut Pasteur du Maroc · MANational Centre for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology · MA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

proposalA distinct epidemiology, etiology, clinical characteristics, and therapeutic outcomes characterize nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) from other head and neck cancers. An actualized analysis of NPC patients' features enables a global view of NPC management. Accordingly, the current study investigated the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Moroccan patients with NPC, as well as their 4-years survival outcomes and influencing prognostic factors.

methodsWe prospectively analyzed data of 142 histologically confirmed Moroccan patients with NPC between October 2016 and February 2019. Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses were used to assess predictive prognostic factors related to NPC. All analyses were conducted using SPSS version 21 statistical software.

resultsIn the present study, a net male predominance was found, with a mean age of 44±16.3 years old. Advanced stages of NPC were observed in 64.1% of patients, and 32.4% of patients presented with distant metastasis at diagnosis. The 4-years overall survival, locoregional relapse-free survival, distant metastasis-free survival and progression-free survival were 68.0%, 63.0%, 53.9%, and 39.9%, respectively. Age, N category and distant metastasis were identified as the most important independent prognosis factors for NPC in this cohort (p<0.05).

conclusionIn conclusion, NPC affects young adults and is frequently diagnosed at advanced disease stages, impacting therefore negatively patients survival; which is in line with data from endemic areas for NPC. The current study clearly highlights that a greater attention should be directed to improving the management of this aggressive malignancy.

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Nasopharyngeal NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNasopharyngeal CarcinomaNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPrognosisYoung AdultClinicopathologyNasopharyngeal carcinomaprognostic

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