About The Medical Condition Olfactory Esthesioneuroblastomas

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Olfactory Esthesioneuroblastomas

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Olfactory Esthesioneuroblastomas Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Olfactory Esthesioneuroblastomas?

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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