Esthesioneuroblastoma with poor outcome despite extensive treatment

Niyaz L., Gunduz K., Meco C., ENNELİ D.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, cilt.26, sa.7, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0000000000002114
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Esthesioneuroblastoma, Orbital tumor
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of neuroectodermal origin. It usually presents with nonspecific symptoms, such as nasal obstruction, epistaxis, and pain, but has an aggressive course if the treatment is delayed. The authors report a case of esthesioneuroblastoma in a 47-year-old woman, treated with extensive surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Despite intensive treatment, the patient developed a local recurrence with systemic metastasis and succumbed 4 months later.