ESTHESIONEUROBLASTOMA – CASE REPORT
Abstract:
Esthesioneuroblatoma is a rare tumour arising from the olfactory epithelium of the nasal vault which frequently invades the cranial base, paranasal sinuses and orbits. Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze the natural history, treatment and prognosis of this pathology. Methods: This paper reports on a 52 year-old male patient, admitted in the Neurosurgical Department of Sibiu, in January 2011 for esthesineuroblasotma with secondary invasion of the frontal lobe, maxillary sinus and orbits. The patient was operated by a multidisciplinary team through a craniofacial approach with gross total tumoral removal and cranial base reconstruction with Titan Micro mesh and periost. Results: The postoperative course was uneventfully and the patient was discharged on the 14th day postoperatively. Conclusions: The very good results are due to the multidisciplinary approach.
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