Syncope as the initial symptom in a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report

Syncope as the initial symptom in a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report

Abstract Background A high prevalence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has been found in China, but it rarely occurs with syncope. Studies have demonstrated that syncope due to NPC may be related to carotid sinus syndrome, glossopharyngeal irritation, and parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal space le...

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Main Authors: Lin-lin Zhang, Lei Wang, Jie Ge, Shi-kun Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Syncope
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Carotid sinus syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-023-03174-2

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