[Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the nasopharynx: A case report.]

We report a 35-year-old patient who consulted for tinnitus and nasal obstruction. The assessment found a nasopharyngeal tumour T4N0M0. The patient underwent 6 cycles of chemotherapy based on VP16 and cisplatin, followed by radiotherapy at a dose of 70Gy to the nasopharynx and 50Gy to the neck. The evolution was marked by clinical improvement and radiological stability. Six months after the end of treatment, the patient had a local and meningeal relapse. He received palliative care. He died 19 months after the end of treatment.
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Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - May 13, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Elloumi F, Fourati N, Siala W, Ghorbell L, Jlidi R, Ghorbel A, Frikha M, Daoud J Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research