About The Medical Condition Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity

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Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity

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Esthesioneuroblastoma, Paranasal Sinus-Nasal Cavity Medical Condition

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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 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)

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