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Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is Indonesia’s most common head and neck malignancy. NPC presents non-specific signs and symptoms, which lead to a late or missed diagnosis. Early detection and prevention are essential based on the NPC profile. Objective: This study aimed to assess NPC’s sociodemographic and clinical characteristics in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital Makassar 2011 – 2021.
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Gaceta Médica de Caracas Órgano de la Academia Nacional de Medicina y del Congreso Venezolano de Ciencias Médicas Salud Fundada el 13 de marzo de 1893 Trimestral GMC