Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring
Serious
ICD-10: C14 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: वाल्डेयर रिंग का कैंसर · தமிழ்: வால்டேயர் வளையம் புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವಾಲ್ಡೇಯರ್ ರಿಂಗ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: వాల్డేయర్ రింగ్ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: ওয়ালডেয়ার রিং ক্যান্সার · मराठी: वॉल्डेयर रिंग कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: વોલ્ડેયર રિંગ કેન્સર
About this condition
Waldeyer's ring refers to a group of lymphoid tissues including tonsils and adenoids at the back of the throat, and cancer developing here can affect multiple areas. This type of cancer often presents as persistent throat pain, difficulty swallowing, or unexplained lumps in the neck. Early detection and treatment with radiation, surgery, or chemotherapy significantly improve outcomes.
Common symptoms
sore throat
difficulty swallowing
lump in throat
ear pain
enlarged lymph nodes
voice changes
bad breath
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | वाल्डेयर रिंग का कैंसर · गले की गांठ · टॉन्सिल कैंसर · गले में सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வால்டேயர் வளையம் புற்றுநோய் · தொண்டை கட்டி · டான்சில் புற்றுநோய் · தொண்டை வீக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವಾಲ್ಡೇಯರ್ ರಿಂಗ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಗಂಟಲಿನ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಟಾನ್ಸಿಲ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಗಂಟಲು ಊತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వాల్డేయర్ రింగ్ క్యాన్సర్ · గొంతులో ముద్ద · టాన్సిల్ క్యాన్సర్ · గొంతు వాపు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ওয়ালডেয়ার রিং ক্যান্সার · গলার চাকা · টনসিল ক্যান্সার · গলা ফোলা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | वॉल्डेयर रिंग कर्करोग · घशातील गाठ · टॉन्सिल कर्करोग · घसा सूज |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | વોલ્ડેયર રિંગ કેન્સર · ગળામાં ગઠ્ઠો · ટોન્સિલ કેન્સર · ગળું સોજો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring?
sore throat, difficulty swallowing, lump in throat, ear pain, enlarged lymph nodes, voice changes.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of Waldeyer's ring?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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