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ReviewDiscover oncology2024

Recent advances in early detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Wen Jiang, Bohao Zheng, Hongquan Wei

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Review in Discover oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Wen JiangChina Medical University, Shengyang, China.
Bohao ZhengDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Hongquan WeiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China. hongquanwei@163.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) arises from the mucosal epithelium of the nasopharynx and is frequently located in the pharyngeal crypts. This is a highly aggressive malignant tumor that frequently leads to distant metastases in many cases and poses a significant public health challenge, particularly in certain geographic regions globally. This review discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for NPC, emphasizing the importance of early detection and comprehensive management strategies in improving patient outcomes. Moreover, the article explores the intricate mechanisms that cause NPC. Comprehending these fundamental principles can assist in creating specific prevention and therapy approaches for NPC. Recent advances in diagnostic methods, including imaging tests and molecular biomarkers, are emphasized to improve early diagnosis and individualized treatment strategies for individuals with NPC. The review also explores the most recent advancements in treating early-stage (stage I and II) NPC patients, highlighting the changing landscape of individualized therapy approaches for this particular set of patients.

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Diagnostic techniquesEarly detectionNasopharyngeal carcinomaPersonalized treatmentRisk factors

Identifiers

PMID39177900
PMCPMC11343961

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