Endoscopic Management of Esthesioneuroblastoma

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016 Feb;49(1):153-65. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2015.09.010.

Abstract

Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of sinonasal origin. These tumors typically present with unilateral nasal obstruction and epistaxis, and diagnosis is confirmed on biopsy. Over the past 15 years, significant advances have been made in endoscopic technology and techniques that have made this tumor amenable to expanded endonasal resection. There is growing evidence supporting the feasibility of safe and effective resection of esthesioneuroblastoma via an expanded endonasal approach. This article outlines a technique for endoscopic resection of esthesioneuroblastoma and reviews the current literature on esthesioneuroblastoma with emphasis on outcomes after endoscopic resection of these malignant tumors.

Keywords: Endoscopic; Esthesioneuroblastoma; Expanded endonasal approach; Olfactory neuroblastoma; Skull base.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / pathology*
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Nose / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome