A nasopharyngeal mass is an abnormal growth in the area behind the nose and above the throat.
Symptoms may include persistent blocked nose, nosebleeds, hearing reduction in one ear, neck swelling, headaches, or a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Imaging helps show the exact size and spread of the mass, whether nearby bones or lymph nodes are involved, and helps with biopsy and treatment planning.
CT and MRI help define the extent of the lesion, skull-base involvement, and lymph node spread.
Management may include ENT evaluation, biopsy, oncology review, and treatment planning based on the diagnosis.
This entry explains the finding. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.