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Can a barium swallow test detect stage 1 throat cancer? ? or other test like ct scan or mri is good?
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Direct vision: The best way to diagnose this problem is direct visualization with a nasopharyngoscope and take a biopsy of the suspected lesion. The pharynx (throat) is accessible and imaging tests such as a CT orMRI would be useful to determine extension to adjacent structures and if lymph nodes are enlarged. Nasopharyngoscopy is generally performed by an ENT specialist.
Answered 3/24/2020
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