Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare form of cancer involving nasal cavity and believed to arise from the olfactory epithelium. It can cause loss of vision, and taste. It is often considered synonymous with `olfactory neuroblastoma`, but the tissue of origin is not yet well characterized. Associated with Trisomy 8. It was first characterized in 1924......
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A malignant olfactory neuroblastoma arising from the olfactory epithelium of the superior nasal cavity and cribriform plate. It is uncommon (3% of nasal tumours) and its aetiology is unknown. The type and extent of primary therapy depends on tumour size and location. Generally early-stage disease is treated with a single modality approach such as c...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: es-thē′zē-ō-nū′ō-blas-tō′mă Definitions: 1. A neoplasm of immature, poorly differentiated neuronal cells believed to arise from neuroepithelial precursors.
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