Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
- Previous year questions on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the ENT section of the exam.
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- 12 live questions in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- 4 of 12 questions carry a verified exam year: 2019.
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- Question set last updated 19 Aug 2026.
Q1.Most common presentation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- ANeck lymph node✓ Correct answer
- BBlockage of nose
- CLoss of smell
- DBlood tinged discharge
Q2.What is the most common cause of deafness in a patient of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma:
- AMetastasis to Temporal Bone
- BMiddle ear Infection
- CSerous otitis media✓ Correct answer
- DInfiltration of Tumour middle ear
Q3.EBV is associated with.
- ANasopharyngeal carcinoma✓ Correct answer
- BEsophageal cancer
- CGastric cancer
- DNone of the above
Q4.Treatment of choice in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- AChemotherapy
- BRadiotherapy✓ Correct answer
- CChemo given with radiation
- DSurgery
Q5.True about nasopharyngeal Ca is all except
- AMost common site is fossa of Rosen Muller
- BMost common type of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is Squamous cell carcinoma
- CEpstein Barr virus has been identified in tumour epithelial cells
- DMost common cranial nerve palsy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma is V cranial nerve✓ Correct answer
Q6.Most common site of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is-
- ANasal septum
- BFossa of Rosenmuller✓ Correct answer
- CVault of nasopharynx
- DAnterosuperior wall
Q7.False about Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- ARhinolalia clausa
- BRadiotherapy is the main modality of treatment
- CGood prognosis✓ Correct answer
- DHorner's syndrome
Q8.The highest frequency of palpable metastasis in neck on presentation is -
- ACarcinoma tongue✓ Correct answer
- BBuccal mucosa
- CAlveolus
- DLip
Q9.A patient presents with neck node and B type tympanogram. Diagnosis is
- AAcoustic neuroma
- BNasopharyngeal carcinoma✓ Correct answer
- CAngiofibroma
Q10.Nasopharyngeal Ca involve:
- ANasal cavity✓ Correct answer
- BOrophaynx
- COral cavity
- DAll
Answer key
Q1: A. Neck lymph node; Q2: C. Serous otitis media; Q3: A. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Q4: B. Radiotherapy; Q5: D. Most common cranial nerve palsy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma is V cranial nerve; Q6: B. Fossa of Rosenmuller; Q7: C. Good prognosis; Q8: A. Carcinoma tongue; Q9: B. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Q10: A. Nasal cavity.
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