1 Background Nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC)arises from the epithelial cells that cover and line the nasopharynx.While it is considered a rare cancer globally,it is commonly observed in South China and a few other ethni...1 Background Nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC)arises from the epithelial cells that cover and line the nasopharynx.While it is considered a rare cancer globally,it is commonly observed in South China and a few other ethnically distinct racial groups.Due to its propensity to spread early through the submucosal tissue and the highly infiltrative nature of this disease,NPC spreads easily through areas of lesser resistance within the pharyngobasilar fascia with a tendency for neural infiltration[1-3].展开更多
文摘1 Background Nasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC)arises from the epithelial cells that cover and line the nasopharynx.While it is considered a rare cancer globally,it is commonly observed in South China and a few other ethnically distinct racial groups.Due to its propensity to spread early through the submucosal tissue and the highly infiltrative nature of this disease,NPC spreads easily through areas of lesser resistance within the pharyngobasilar fascia with a tendency for neural infiltration[1-3].