Abstract
The development of an esthesioneuroblastoma outside to the region in which olfactory epithelium exists is extremely rare. Only nine cases were reported in the previous literatures. The author presents a 40 years-old man with ectopic esthesioneuroblastoma in sella turcica. In contrast to the previous nine cases, our case presented unusual presentations - CSF rhinorrhea and meningitis. Endoscopic transphenoid approach with removal of tumor and repair of dura defect followed by radiotherapy offered a good result in this case. Moreover, differential diagnosis and the origin of the ectopic esthsioneuroblastoma would be discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 70-75 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Pituitary |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CSF rhinorrhea
- Esthesioneuroblastoma
- Meningitis
- Olfactory neuroblastoma
- Sellar
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism