How to Obtain a Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen.
2020
Christy McRae-Siebenbrodt, and
Hans L Tillmann, and
Christopher J Hostler
Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Durham, NC tillmannh14@ecu.edu.
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D009303
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Tumors or cancer of the NASOPHARYNX.
Cancer of Nasopharynx,Nasopharyngeal Cancer,Cancer of the Nasopharynx,Nasopharynx Cancer,Nasopharynx Neoplasms,Neoplasms, Nasopharyngeal,Cancer, Nasopharyngeal,Cancer, Nasopharynx,Cancers, Nasopharyngeal,Cancers, Nasopharynx,Nasopharyngeal Cancers,Nasopharyngeal Neoplasm,Nasopharynx Cancers,Nasopharynx Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Nasopharyngeal,Neoplasm, Nasopharynx,Neoplasms, Nasopharynx
D009305
Nasopharynx
The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.