The difference between benign and malignant nasopharyngeal masses is mainly reflected in the growth rate, growth mode, clinical manifestations and treatment modalities and whether metastasis occurs. The diagnosis can be clarified by histopathologic examination.
Nasopharyngeal benign swelling surface is relatively smooth, there is obvious vascular hyperplasia, generally slower growth, mostly belongs to the expansion of growth, clinical symptoms are mainly obstructive symptoms, the treatment is mainly based on surgical resection of diseased tissues, according to the scope of the tumor, different parts of the surgical method is not the same. Generally, distant metastasis will not occur.
Nasopharyngeal malignant masses are mostly granulomatous, with rough surface, generally grow faster, with infiltrative growth, such as infiltration to the surrounding structures and parapharyngeal space, early stage can be asymptomatic, with the progression of the disease, there can be tinnitus, hearing loss, nasal congestion, blood in the snot, etc. The treatment mode needs to be determined according to the pathology of the tumor type, most of which is radiotherapy, and distant metastasis can occur.
To determine whether the nasopharyngeal mass is benign or malignant, in addition to the above manifestations, it can also be identified by imaging, pathological histology biopsy, etc. If you find nasopharyngeal mass, you should consult the doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease.