ANY TUMOR mass found in the nasopharynx should be suspected of malignancy until proved otherwise. Benign tumors, such as polypi and fibroma, are rather rare. Teratoma and chordoma are also rare tumors.
MALIGNANT TUMORS
Sarcoma and lymphosarcoma cause rapidly developing nasal obstruction, hemorrhage through the mouth or nose frequently, fever not uncommonly, and cervical node enlargement (late in the lymphosarcoma). Pallor and weakness set in later, followed by emaciation. Anorexia, indigestion, and constipation are features of the disease.The tumor is soft, elastic, gray or pinkish-gray, and usually situated on the posterior-superior wall.Superficial ulceration is sometimes seen, and occasionally necrosis. These tumors have been mistaken for adenoids.
CARCINOMA OF THE NASOPHARYNX
In carcinoma of the nasopharynx, disturbance of hearing is usually the first symptom noted by the patient. Pain in the ear and mastoid is also a fairly constant early complaint. Hemorrhage into the pharynx is noted when ulceration