A rare case of Nasopharyngeal Adeno Carcinoma [NAC] causing Vernet's Syndrome in a 59 years old male is reported. Brief recap of NAC pathology, classification, literature review, the clinical history, misleading signs, missed diagnosis and the value of careful history taking and detailed examination are presented.
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