Computed tomographic features of esthesioneuroblastoma.
Esthesioneuroblastomas are uncommon neoplasms of the superior nasal cavity originating from olfactory epithelium. High resolution CT features of this neoplasm have not been well studied. Nine cases of esthesioneuroblastoma were reviewed to evaluate findings on high resolution CT. Homogeneous soft tissue masses with relatively uniform enhancement centered in the superior nasal cavity are characteristic. Bony erosion is frequent and usually accompanied by molding of bone. Staging, determined by extension and critical for treatment decisions, is well evaluated by CT.
University of Virginia Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Charlottesville.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005005:Ethmoid Sinus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D018241:Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive, Peripheral / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents