Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory
Synonyms
Aesthesioneuroblastoma
Aesthesioneuroblastomas
Esthesioneuroblastoma
Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus Nasal Cavity
Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity
Esthesioneuroblastomas
Esthesioneuroblastomas, Olfactory
Neuroblastoma, Olfactory
Neuroblastomas, Olfactory
Olfactory Esthesioneuroblastoma
Olfactory Esthesioneuroblastomas
Olfactory Neuroblastoma
Olfactory Neuroblastomas
Paranasal Sinus Nasal Cavity Esthesioneuroblastoma
Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity Esthesioneuroblastoma
A malignant olfactory neuroblastoma arising from the olfactory epithelium of the superior nasal cavity and cribriform plate. It is uncommon (3% of nasal tumors) and rarely is associated with the production of excess hormones (e.g., SIADH, Cushing Syndrome). It has a high propensity for multiple local recurrences and bony metastases. (From Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3rd ed, p1245; J Laryngol Otol 1998 Jul;112(7):628-33)