A Case of Primary Olfactory Neuroblastoma of the Sphenoid Sinus.
- Author:
Kyu Sup CHO
1
;
Hyun Min LEE
;
Sung Won CHOI
;
Hwan Jung ROH
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Olfactory neuroblastoma;
Sphenoid sinus
- MeSH:
Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory;
Ethmoid Bone;
Nasal Cavity;
Nasal Septum;
Olfactory Mucosa;
Sphenoid Sinus;
Turbinates
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2009;16(2):158-161
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Olfactory neuroblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of the nasal cavity arising from the olfactory neuroepithelium. It usually present as a polypoid mass in the superior nasal cavity including the cribriform plate, superior turbinate, and superior portion of nasal septum. The development of olfactory neuroblastoma outside of the region, in which olfactory epithelium exists, is exceedingly rare. In this report, we present an interesting case of an isolated sphenoid sinus olfactory neuroblastoma with a brief review of the literature.
