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Preferred term

Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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)

Entry terms

  • Aesthesioneuroblastoma
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity
  • Neuroblastoma, Olfactory
  • Olfactory Neuroblastoma
  • Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity Esthesioneuroblastoma

In other languages

  • French

  • Esthésioneuroblastome des sinus paranasaux et de la cavité nasale
  • Esthésioneurocytome olfactif
  • Neuroblastome olfactif

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Q4016VMH-R

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