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International Journal of Recent Trends in Science and Technology, ISSN 2277-2812 E-ISSN: 2249-8109

Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2013 pp 73-76

Case Report

Olfactory Neuroblastoma Manuscript Type - Case Review

 

G.V. Thakur*, V.T. Kandakure**, A. Thote#, A. Gilada#

{*Associate Professor and Head, **Assistant Professor, #Resident} Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Government Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra, INDIA.

 

Academic Editor : Dr. Aher K.R.

Abstract

 

Esthesioneuroblastoma (Olfactory neuroblastoma) is a rare malignant neoplasm arising from basal cells within the olfactory epithelium. Its clinical course is unpredictable with variable correlation between microscopic features and biological behaviour.[1] We report a very indolent case of olfactory neuroblastoma presented only with nasal obstruction due to  unilateral  mass at the anterolateral aspect of nasal ala of left side. The mass excised via lateral rhinotomy approach and diagnosis of olfactory neuroblastoma was established by histopathology.