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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Case contributed by Sandeep Bhuta
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Presents with multiple cranial nerve palsies and nasal obstruction.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Aggressive nasopharyngeal carcinoma invading central skull base with extension into the sphenoid sinus, cavernous sinus, and nasal vestibule.

Note bilateral mastoid effusion secondary to Eustachian tube blockage!

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