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ArticleCase reports in oncology

Orbital and Parotid Metastases from Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Rare Case Presentation and Review of the Literature.

Shmokh Alsalamah, Sultan Alsumairi, Malak Almalki, Majed Pharaon, Mohammed Alessa

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Shmokh AlsalamahCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Sultan AlsumairiCollege of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Malak AlmalkiDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Majed PharaonDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed AlessaDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Introduction: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare, yet aggressive malignancy characterized by various clinical presentations. Metastasis to the orbital and parotid regions presents diagnostic challenges and adds complexity to the management. Case Presentation: Herein, we present a case of a 23-year-old male diagnosed with non-keratinizing undifferentiated NPC, initially presenting with orbital metastasis followed by parotid gland involvement shortly after completion of chemoradiotherapy. The patient underwent surgical intervention preceded by chemoradiotherapy, resulting in complete remission without recurrence over a 12-month follow-up period. Conclusion: This case reinforces the critical importance of vigilant long-term surveillance in high-risk NPC patients with symptom-directed and risk-adapted surveillance approaches.

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Case reportHead and neck cancerMetastasisOtolaryngology

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