Preferred Label : esthesioneuroblastoma;
RADLEX synonyms : olfactory neuroblastoma; olfactory esthesioneuroblastoma;
Definition : 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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UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0206717;
Origin ID : RID4432;
UMLS CUI : C0206717;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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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