Trismus as a presenting symptom in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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Abstract
Trismus is a more common symptom in NPC patients with young age and an indicator of advanced primary tumour. Overall response rate after treatment was 88%. Trismus recovered in majority of patients at the end of treatment and patients with complete recovery of trismus may have a better survival.
Medical subject headings
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
- Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
- Trismus