Nasopharyngeal Cancer Clinical TNM Finding v7

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** A clinical finding about one or more characteristics of nasopharyngeal cancer, following the rules of the TNM AJCC v7 classification system. The assessment is based primarily on inspection and on indirect and direct endoscopy. Palpation of sites (when feasible) and of neck nodes is essential. Neurologic evaluation of all cranial nerves is required. Imaging studies are essential in clinical staging of pharynx tumors. (from AJCC 7th Ed.)