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)
Also Known As:
Esthesioneuroblastoma; Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory; Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity; Aesthesioneuroblastomas; Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus Nasal Cavity; Esthesioneuroblastomas; Esthesioneuroblastomas, Olfactory; Neuroblastomas, Olfactory; Olfactory Esthesioneuroblastomas; Olfactory Neuroblastomas; Paranasal Sinus Nasal Cavity Esthesioneuroblastoma; Aesthesioneuroblastoma; Neuroblastoma, Olfactory; Olfactory Neuroblastoma; Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity Esthesioneuroblastoma