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Olfactory neuroblastoma managed with endoscopic sinus surgery.

Authors :
Al-Osaimi, Saleh
Hameed, Althumali
Alsufyani, Atheer
Altwairqi, Rahaf
Alotaibi, Abrar
Source :
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences. 2021Supplement2, Vol. 13, p1728-1732. 5p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) or esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare malignancy of the nose and paranasal sinuses that originates from the upper nasal vault. We report a rare case of ONB in a 27-year-old female patient with a 2-year history of nasal obstruction, sneezing, nasal discharge, and left eye protrusion. The patient was successfully treated with endoscopic sinus surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) with 5-year follow-up duration. Studying ONB cases is of great importance due to its rare occurrence, and the lack of literature regarding its management often creates a dilemma leading to nonstandardized treatment methods. Prolonged surveillance is essential due to its late recurrence and endoscopic resection followed by adjuvant RT, which may be a feasible and effective treatment. There is no single case of ONB published yet in Saudi Arabia, and to our knowledge, this is the first case report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09764879
Volume :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153607304
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_62_21