Overview
Nasopharyngeal neuroendocrine neoplasms (NP NENs) are rare tumors arising in the upper aero-digestive tract, distinct from more common NENs found in the gastrointestinal tract and lung 1. Literature on these nasopharyngeal tumors is limited 1.Diagnosis
Diagnosis may involve touch preparation cytology 1.
Pathological features are key to diagnosis 1.Management
Management strategies for different types of NP NENs are summarized in a systematic review 1.
Optimal diagnosis and management of NP NENs are discussed 1.Key Recommendations
Nasopharyngeal neuroendocrine neoplasms are rare, and literature is limited 1. (Evidence: Weak)
A systematic review summarizes clinical and pathological features, diagnosis, and management of nasopharyngeal neuroendocrine neoplasms 1. (Evidence: Weak)
Touch preparation cytology can be integral to establishing a definitive diagnosis 1. (Evidence: Weak)References
1 Prantesh J, Dorth J, Asa SL, Mohamed A. Nasopharyngeal neuroendocrine neoplasms: Systematic review of the literature and case presentation. Journal of neuroendocrinology 2021. link